Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $102,000 +41.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.04
10th percentile $50,830
90th percentile $124,160
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,830
    25th
    $68,410
    50th (median)
    $102,000
    75th
    $114,760
    90th
    $124,160

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $72,740
    Construction Laborers $59,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Electricians $76,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,350
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Santa Cruz, CA is $49.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.07 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 41.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $50,830 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,410.