How much does a construction and building inspector make in Madison?
$78,190a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $37.59 an hour or $6,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.59
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,590Median: $78,190Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,590 | $24.80 | |
| 25th | $63,340 | $30.45 | |
| Median | $78,190 | $37.59 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.64 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,420 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,170 |
| Duluth, MN | $79,470 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,220 |
| Appleton, WI | $68,480 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $37.59 ($78,190 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $78,190 against $74,690 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $75,610, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for construction and building inspector pay?
69 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,300 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.