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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Eugene?

$77,860a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $37.43 an hour or $6,488 a month.

Hourly
$37.43
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
73 of 338
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,130Median: $77,860Highest 10%: $101,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,130$24.58
25th$65,140$31.32
Median$77,860$37.43
75th$87,000$41.83
90th$101,300$48.69

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Portland, OR$93,340
Bend, OR$85,000
Salem, OR$77,540
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Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrician$94,680
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$90,280
Plumber$84,910
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$65,390
Sheet Metal Worker$62,660
Carpenter$62,590
Highway Maintenance Worker$61,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,270
Tile and Stone Setter$60,490
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$59,240
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $37.43 ($77,860 a year).

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

Yes: $77,860 against $74,690 nationally, 4% more.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $84,510, so Eugene pays 8% less.

Where does Eugene rank for construction and building inspector pay?

73 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.