Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $47,490 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $33,070
90th percentile $72,840
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,070
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $72,840

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,560
    Construction Laborers $37,480
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southwest Oklahoma is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 34.2% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,070 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.