Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $83,540 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.17
10th percentile $45,110
90th percentile $142,980
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,110
    25th
    $62,740
    50th (median)
    $83,540
    75th
    $103,630
    90th
    $142,980

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 89% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $40.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.8% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,110 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,740.