Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,700 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $42,430
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 250
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,430
    25th
    $56,660
    50th (median)
    $61,700
    75th
    $78,030
    90th
    $79,790

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $57,620
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770
    Electricians $67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southwest Maine is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southwest Maine is 14.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,430 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,660.