Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $94,860 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.60
10th percentile $62,950
90th percentile $122,320
Employed locally 140
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,950
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $94,860
    75th
    $108,720
    90th
    $122,320

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 110% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% 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
    District of Columbia $91,630
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $88,130
    Connecticut $87,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,090
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,150
    Electricians $75,720
    Carpenters $68,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in New Haven, CT is $45.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in New Haven, CT is 31.5% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $62,950 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.