Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $62,670 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $93,480
Employed locally 870
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $62,670
    75th
    $76,370
    90th
    $93,480

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 80% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 20% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,090
    Construction Laborers $63,600
    Electricians $79,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.38 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.