Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $57,220 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $41,490
90th percentile $80,320
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,490
    25th
    $54,360
    50th (median)
    $57,220
    75th
    $71,270
    90th
    $80,320

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,650
    Electricians $56,590
    Carpenters $46,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeast Louisiana is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeast Louisiana is 20.7% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,490 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,360.