Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $70,700 -2% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $56,160
90th percentile $98,780
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,160
    25th
    $67,620
    50th (median)
    $70,700
    75th
    $90,520
    90th
    $98,780

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,350
    Carpenters$61,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67,170
    Electricians$73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northwest Minnesota is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northwest Minnesota is 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $56,160 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,620.