Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $94,310 +30.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.34
10th percentile $67,100
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,100
    25th
    $71,950
    50th (median)
    $94,310
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $113,030

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 131% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 31% 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
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $102,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Washington $89,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $58,530
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,550
    Construction Laborers $47,150
    Electricians $75,250
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Walla Walla, WA is $45.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Walla Walla, WA is 30.8% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $67,100 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,950.