Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $67,530 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.47
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $107,100
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $67,530
    75th
    $83,220
    90th
    $107,100

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 95% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,380
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,460
    Carpenters $77,980
    Electricians $87,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Peoria, IL is $32.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Peoria, IL is 6.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.