Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $64,290 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $78,850
Employed locally 80
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $72,610
    90th
    $78,850

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 116% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,730
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $73,940
    Toledo, OH $72,640
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,030
    Columbus, OH $71,700
    Ohio $70,890

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$58,850
    Construction Laborers$46,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,420
    Carpenters$54,690
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Youngstown, OH is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Youngstown, OH is 10.9% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.