Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $60,520 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $97,830
Employed locally 1,380
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $74,780
    90th
    $97,830

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 81% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 19% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,210

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Carpenters $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in San Antonio, TX is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in San Antonio, TX is 16.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.