Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,550 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $80,100
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $58,550
    75th
    $73,500
    90th
    $80,100

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,370
    Carpenters $47,630
    Electricians $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 18.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.