Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $60,310 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $95,330
Employed locally 460
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $47,890
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $76,810
    90th
    $95,330

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 89% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $81,770
    Oklahoma City, OK $61,120
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $59,950
    Roanoke, VA $59,350
    Oklahoma $58,810
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $56,700

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Tulsa, OK is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Tulsa, OK is 16.4% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,890.