Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,050 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $41,720
90th percentile $97,510
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,720
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $64,050
    75th
    $78,970
    90th
    $97,510

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$52,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,060
    Carpenters$49,300
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,580
    Electricians$67,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Western Wisconsin is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Western Wisconsin is 11.2% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $41,720 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.