How much does a construction and building inspector make in California?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in California. That is $48.70 an hour or $8,441 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.70
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,220Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 25th | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.70 | |
| 75th | $128,500 | $61.79 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $129,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $112,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $108,200 |
| Napa, CA | $106,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $102,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $100,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $98,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,580 |
| Riverside, CA | $89,950 |
| Oxnard, CA | $84,240 |
| Chico, CA | $83,480 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,850 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,660 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,320 |
| Visalia, CA | $77,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,480 |
| Redding, CA | $75,960 |
| El Centro, CA | $72,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 1. Alaska | $102,400 |
| 2. California | $101,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $98,670 |
| 4. Washington | $96,140 |
| 5. Minnesota | $88,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $48.70 ($101,300 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $74,690 nationally, 36% more.
Where does California rank for construction and building inspector pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays construction and building inspectors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $129,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.