Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in California
Construction and Building Inspectors in California earn a median of $101,290 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,220; the top 10% earn over $161,550. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$99,230 median in California
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$131,540 median in California
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,490 median in California
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$96,980 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,360 median in California
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$96,980 median in California (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in California
How much do construction and building inspectors make in California?
The median is $101,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,220 and the top 10% earn over $161,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+36% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.