Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,370 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $41,910
90th percentile $83,770
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,910
    25th
    $54,800
    50th (median)
    $63,370
    75th
    $78,150
    90th
    $83,770

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,660
    Electricians$61,120
    Carpenters$56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southern Michigan is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southern Michigan is 12.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,910 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,800.