Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $62,440 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $80,930
Employed locally 1,360
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $70,550
    90th
    $80,930

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 84% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    Napa, CA $100,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,100
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $83,540
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,350
    Lexington Park, MD $73,480

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Pittsburgh, PA is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.