Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $129,160 +79.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.10
10th percentile $60,890
90th percentile $181,460
Employed locally 1,010
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,890
    25th
    $90,000
    50th (median)
    $129,160
    75th
    $166,640
    90th
    $181,460

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 82% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in San Jose, CA is $62.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in San Jose, CA is 79.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $60,890 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,000.