Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $56,190 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.01
10th percentile $40,610
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,610
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $56,190
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $73,840

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,610
    Carpenters $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,770
    Electricians $60,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southeast Missouri is $27.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southeast Missouri is 22.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,610 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.