Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $73,540 +2% vs national
Median hourly $35.36
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $96,010
Employed locally 1,500
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $58,180
    50th (median)
    $73,540
    75th
    $82,410
    90th
    $96,010

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 77% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Anchorage, AK $92,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $81,220
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,660
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $75,380

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Raleigh, NC is $35.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Raleigh, NC is 2% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,180.