Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $69,020 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.19
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $91,480
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $69,020
    75th
    $73,980
    90th
    $91,480

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 87% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,980
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Alaska $94,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,630

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,490
    Carpenters $46,070
    Electricians $49,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Slidell, LA is $33.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Slidell, LA is 4.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.