Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $74,720 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $100,580
Employed locally 210
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $56,500
    50th (median)
    $74,720
    75th
    $83,780
    90th
    $100,580

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $87,290
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $75,470

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,130
    Carpenters $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,940
    Electricians $60,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Ogden, UT is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Ogden, UT is 3.6% above 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,500.