Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $62,450 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $103,680
Employed locally 220
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $62,450
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $103,680

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $98,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,130
    Lawrence, KS $69,420
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,570
    Jacksonville, FL $62,540
    Joplin, MO-KS $62,190

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,900
    Electricians $62,160
    Carpenters $49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Wichita, KS is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Wichita, KS is 13.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.