Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $67,010 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $102,900
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $81,890
    90th
    $102,900

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200
    Lexington Park, MD $73,480
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $71,990
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $66,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,380

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,780
    Construction Laborers $37,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,390
    Carpenters $46,740
    Electricians $56,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Salisbury, MD is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Salisbury, MD is 7.1% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.