Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $67,260 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.34
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $95,100
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $67,260
    75th
    $76,370
    90th
    $95,100

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 123% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,980
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Alaska $94,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,650
    Electricians $48,420
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Shreveport, LA is $32.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Shreveport, LA is 6.7% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.