Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $75,080 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.09
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $89,300
Employed locally 270
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $63,190
    50th (median)
    $75,080
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $89,300

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,450

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$60,370
    Electricians$65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,540
    Construction Laborers$46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Portland, ME is $36.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Portland, ME is 4.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,190.