Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $113,030 +56.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.34
10th percentile $61,950
90th percentile $134,300
Employed locally 270
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,950
    25th
    $86,840
    50th (median)
    $113,030
    75th
    $113,030
    90th
    $134,300

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 113% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% above 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,600
    Carpenters $80,560
    Roofers $61,610
    Electricians $79,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $91,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Vallejo, CA is $54.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Vallejo, CA is 56.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $61,950 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,840.