Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,160 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $45,850
90th percentile $83,100
Employed locally 110
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,850
    25th
    $58,640
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $69,510
    90th
    $83,100

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,080
    Carpenters$47,580
    Electricians$63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southeast Iowa is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southeast Iowa is 15.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,850 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,640.