Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $81,220 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.05
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $112,370
Employed locally 710
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $81,220
    75th
    $102,350
    90th
    $112,370

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 84% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,080
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $66,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,710
    Vineland, NJ $64,050

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $72,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,190
    Electricians $83,940
    Carpenters $62,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Trenton, NJ is $39.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Trenton, NJ is 12.6% above 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.