Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,000 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 90
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $53,000
    75th
    $63,020
    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Construction Laborers $45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Electricians $67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 26.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.