Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,880 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.68
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $96,390
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $65,880
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $96,390

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,910
    Carpenters$57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68,560
    Electricians$63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in South Central Wisconsin is $31.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.17 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in South Central Wisconsin is 8.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.