Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $59,350 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $86,130
Employed locally 160
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $59,350
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $86,130

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 12% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $81,770
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Roanoke, VA is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Roanoke, VA is 17.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.