Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $73,730 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.45
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $100,180
Employed locally 550
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $73,730
    75th
    $84,490
    90th
    $100,180

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 78% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 22% 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
    Connecticut $87,290
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,720
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $75,470

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,220
    Carpenters$59,410
    Electricians$63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Salt Lake City, UT is $35.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.