Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $79,350 +10% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $53,290
90th percentile $112,320
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,290
    25th
    $62,350
    50th (median)
    $79,350
    75th
    $92,610
    90th
    $112,320

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 135% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,280
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $69,590
    Tucson, AZ $63,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,940
    Yuma, AZ $62,940
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,910

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,760
    Carpenters $42,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,360
    Electricians $55,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Sierra Vista, AZ is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 10% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,290 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,350.