Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,480 -12% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $78,420
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $54,600
    50th (median)
    $63,480
    75th
    $76,720
    90th
    $78,420

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $55,030
    Electricians $60,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,940
    Carpenters $49,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeast Iowa is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeast Iowa is 12% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,600.