Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $62,310 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $46,460
90th percentile $77,190
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,460
    25th
    $57,240
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $66,100
    90th
    $77,190

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 109% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $99,210
    Salinas, CA $93,310
    Washington $89,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Bellingham, WA $85,060

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,820
    Carpenters$48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,310
    Electricians$62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Muncie, IN is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.45 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Muncie, IN is 13.6% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Muncie?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,460 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,240.