Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,260 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $90,110
Employed locally 330
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $56,870
    50th (median)
    $63,260
    75th
    $73,480
    90th
    $90,110

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 93% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 7% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $79,350
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,280
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $69,590
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,940
    Yuma, AZ $62,940
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,910

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Tucson, AZ is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Tucson, AZ is 12.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,870.