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

$61,320a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Farmington, NM metro area. That is $29.48 an hour or $5,110 a month.

Hourly
$29.48
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
263 of 338
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,350Median: $61,320Highest 10%: $86,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,350$22.76
25th$57,620$27.70
Median$61,320$29.48
75th$77,410$37.22
90th$86,990$41.82

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Santa Fe, NM$64,770
Las Cruces, NM$64,090
Albuquerque, NM$63,190
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Related jobs in Farmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Boilermaker$101,300
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$85,880
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,520
Service Unit Operator$64,500
Rotary Drill Operator$62,730
Carpenter$59,720
Electrician$57,150
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,180
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$52,760
Derrick Operator$52,640
Salaries for every job in Farmington, NM

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Farmington, NM metro area is $29.48 ($61,320 a year).

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

No: $61,320 against $74,690 nationally, 18% less.

How does Farmington compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $65,420, so Farmington pays 6% less.

Where does Farmington rank for construction and building inspector pay?

263 of 338 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,990 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.