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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Cedar Rapids?

$68,210a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $32.79 an hour or $5,684 a month.

Hourly
$32.79
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
163 of 338
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $68,210Highest 10%: $85,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,540$23.34
25th$60,870$29.26
Median$68,210$32.79
75th$77,320$37.17
90th$85,300$41.01

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Iowa City, IA$78,030
Des Moines, IA$73,910
Davenport, IA$73,440
Waterloo, IA$71,330
Omaha, NE$65,830
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Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$86,880
Plumber$83,210
Sheet Metal Worker$82,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$75,380
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$66,010
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,310
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$60,630
Carpenter$58,920
Highway Maintenance Worker$58,440
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,160
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Cedar Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $32.79 ($68,210 a year).

Do construction and building inspectors make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?

No: $68,210 against $74,690 nationally, 9% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $71,630, so Cedar Rapids pays 5% less.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for construction and building inspector pay?

163 of 338 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Cedar Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,300 or more.

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.