Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $78,270 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $64,520
90th percentile $121,000
Employed locally 60
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,520
    25th
    $67,810
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $92,900
    90th
    $121,000

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 115% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Washington $89,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $85,960

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Electricians $80,870
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Yakima, WA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Yakima, WA is 8.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $64,520 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,810.