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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in California

In California, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $101,160 per year.

Median (California)
$101,160
Bottom 10%
$52,480
Top 10%
$162,240
Employed in California
14,010

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $101,160 — 40% above the national median of $72,120. Locally the range runs $52,480 to $162,240. About 14,010 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 53 states for construction and building inspectors pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 14,010 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$72,120
US bottom 10%
$46,560
US top 10%
$112,320

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Learning Strategies

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