Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $62,240 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $41,050
90th percentile $95,460
Employed locally 230
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,050
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $62,240
    75th
    $76,000
    90th
    $95,460

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 85% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350
    Flint, MI $72,770
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $69,750
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $68,090
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $66,420
    Port St. Lucie, FL $66,060

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,380
    Electricians$48,860
    Carpenters$46,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Pensacola, FL is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Pensacola, FL is 13.7% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,050 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.