How much does a construction and building inspector make in Tucson?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,780Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,780 | $24.89 | |
| 25th | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Phoenix, AZ | $76,650 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $65,390 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $63,650 |
| Yuma, AZ | $63,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $62,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $63,110 against $74,690 nationally, 16% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $73,440, so Tucson pays 14% less.
Where does Tucson rank for construction and building inspector pay?
229 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 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.