Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $61,680 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $74,130

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 83% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 17% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,140

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Roofers $44,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Santa Fe, NM is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Santa Fe, NM is 14.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.