Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $60,600 -16% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $42,530
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 120
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,530
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $60,600
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $74,160

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 99% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 1% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Modesto, CA $82,050
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,130
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $78,580
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,080

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,480
    Carpenters $53,590
    Electricians $57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,070
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000

    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, MO is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 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, MO is 16% 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 $42,530 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.