Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $67,320 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $95,920
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $52,610
    50th (median)
    $67,320
    75th
    $81,190
    90th
    $95,920

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$46,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,240
    Construction Laborers$38,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,390
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,090
    Electricians$50,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeast Virginia is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeast Virginia is 6.7% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,610.