Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $31,600 -56.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.19
10th percentile $23,860
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 370
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,860
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $31,600
    75th
    $43,090
    90th
    $79,790

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 113% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% above 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $81,220
    Colorado Springs, CO $75,750
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $74,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,790
    Springfield, MA $73,170
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,940

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$23,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$35,970
    Carpenters$28,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers$19,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$27,040
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers$24,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in San Juan, PR is $15.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in San Juan, PR is 56.2% 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 Juan?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $23,860 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.