Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $63,320 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $42,560
90th percentile $110,010
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,560
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $110,010

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,270
    Carpenters$58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,130
    Electricians$61,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers$44,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southern Ohio is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southern Ohio is 12.2% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,560 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.