Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,150 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $92,850
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $77,820
    90th
    $92,850

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northwest Illinois is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northwest Illinois is 16.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.