Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $93,310 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.86
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $129,210
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $67,800
    50th (median)
    $93,310
    75th
    $114,550
    90th
    $129,210

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 99% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 1% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    Construction Laborers $57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Salinas, CA is $44.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Salinas, CA is 29.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,800.