Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $88,150 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.38
10th percentile $65,150
90th percentile $127,150
Employed locally 130
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,150
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $88,150
    75th
    $121,000
    90th
    $127,150

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 94% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 6% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Washington $89,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Olympia, WA is $42.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Olympia, WA is 22.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $65,150 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.