Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $61,120 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $39,360
90th percentile $95,160
Employed locally 820
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,360
    25th
    $46,630
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $95,160

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 87% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $81,770
    Tulsa, OK $60,310
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $59,950
    Roanoke, VA $59,350
    Oklahoma $58,810
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $56,700

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Electricians $60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Oklahoma City, OK is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 15.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,360 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,630.