DOL Median (California)
$87,922
vs National
+58.4%
National: $55,519BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,482
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,922
+58.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,519
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Construction and Building Inspectors in California earns $87,922 in nominal terms, which is 58.4% above the national average of $55,519. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,482 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY ENGINEERING GROUP, INC | $118,414 | 1 |
| Y Properties, Inc. | $93,683 | 1 |
| AXIS CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING, INC. | $77,938 | 3 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $71,365 | 4 |
| The Capital Projects Group | N/A | 2 |
| PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Construction and Building Inspectors
San Francisco, CA · $118,414Long Beach, CA · $93,683Concord, CA · $87,922Las Vegas, NE · $82,000Ozone Park, NE · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Construction and Building Inspectors make in California?
The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in California is $87,922 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Construction and Building Inspectors?
A Construction and Building Inspectors in California earns 58.4% more than the national median of $55,519, or $63,482 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.