Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $82,130 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.48
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $149,580
Employed locally 350
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $82,130
    75th
    $116,390
    90th
    $149,580

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 77% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 23% 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
    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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $69,870
    Construction Laborers $57,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,090
    Electricians $72,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Oxnard, CA is $39.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Oxnard, CA is 13.9% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.