Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $60,540 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $44,030
90th percentile $85,930
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,030
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $60,540
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $85,930

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 95% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% below 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    Minnesota $83,890
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Bloomington, IL $77,340
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $77,300
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $63,820
    Construction Laborers $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,600
    Carpenters $56,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,460
    Sheet Metal Workers $78,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Muskegon, MI is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Muskegon, MI is 16.1% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,030 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.