How much does a construction and building inspector make in Oregon?
$84,510a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in Oregon. That is $40.63 an hour or $7,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.63
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,970Median: $84,510Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| 25th | $72,300 | $34.76 | |
| Median | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.73 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $93,340 |
| Bend, OR | $85,000 |
| Medford, OR | $78,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,860 |
| Salem, OR | $77,540 |
| Corvallis, OR | $75,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for construction and building inspectors.
| 4. Washington | $96,140 |
| 5. Minnesota | $88,670 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $86,200 |
| 7. Oregon | $84,510 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $83,200 |
| 9. New Jersey | $81,760 |
| 10. Colorado | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $40.63 ($84,510 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $84,510 against $74,690 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Oregon rank for construction and building inspector pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays construction and building inspectors the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $93,340 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.