Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $52,670 -27% vs national
Median hourly $25.32
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $97,150
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $45,830
    50th (median)
    $52,670
    75th
    $66,650
    90th
    $97,150

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 71% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,380
    Paducah, KY-IL $78,360

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Electricians $82,510
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Springfield, IL is $25.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Springfield, IL is 27% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,830.