Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $55,390 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $41,720
90th percentile $94,860
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,720
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $55,390
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $94,860

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,370
    Carpenters $51,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,260
    Electricians $66,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northeastern Wisconsin is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 23.2% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,720 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.