Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $74,410 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.78
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $112,540
Employed locally 450
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $58,920
    50th (median)
    $74,410
    75th
    $89,470
    90th
    $112,540

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 71% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 29% 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
    Washington $89,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Chico, CA $79,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,110
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $77,380

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $94,090
    Construction Laborers $70,450
    Electricians $85,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,540
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $66,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Urban Honolulu, HI is $35.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 3.2% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,920.