Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $66,850 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $82,600
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $66,850
    75th
    $71,760
    90th
    $82,600

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 106% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 6% 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
    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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,960
    Carpenters$57,710
    Electricians$71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,130
    Highway Maintenance Workers$54,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Niles, MI is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Niles, MI is 7.3% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.