Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $94,840 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.59
10th percentile $53,290
90th percentile $175,500
Employed locally 170
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,290
    25th
    $71,140
    50th (median)
    $94,840
    75th
    $116,520
    90th
    $175,500

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 92% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 8% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Electricians $79,700
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Santa Rosa, CA is $45.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 31.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,290 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,140.