Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $58,240 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $85,810
Employed locally 100
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $58,240
    75th
    $74,820
    90th
    $85,810

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 81% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 19% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,990
    Waco, TX $61,250
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,520
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,170

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,470
    Electricians $49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Tyler, TX is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Tyler, TX is 19.2% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.