Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $81,170 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.03
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $110,230
Employed locally 250
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $64,830
    50th (median)
    $81,170
    75th
    $102,850
    90th
    $110,230

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 4% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,670
    Jacksonville, FL $62,540
    Greenville, NC $61,620
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,050

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Reno, NV is $39.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Reno, NV is 12.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,830.