Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $98,980 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.59
10th percentile $50,900
90th percentile $154,950
Employed locally 1,220
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,900
    25th
    $76,710
    50th (median)
    $98,980
    75th
    $124,490
    90th
    $154,950

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 97% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 3% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in San Diego, CA is $47.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in San Diego, CA is 37.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $50,900 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,710.