Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $60,080 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $95,400
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $53,860
    50th (median)
    $60,080
    75th
    $69,500
    90th
    $95,400

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $88,130
    Idaho Falls, ID $87,700
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,560
    Twin Falls, ID $75,730
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,790

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,600
    Carpenters $48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,910
    Electricians $57,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Pocatello, ID is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Pocatello, ID is 16.7% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,860.