Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Iowa
Ranked #30 of 51 · IA
8.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,050 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $71,630
Employment 1,140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,470P25 $60,720 Median $71,630P75 $82,150P90 $90,380
About 80% of construction and building inspectorss in Iowa earn between $47,470 and $90,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and building inspectors salary in Iowa is $71,050, about 8.6% below the U.S. average ($77,730). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $79,740 | $76,960 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $78,030 | $72,530 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $73,910 | $72,010 | 390 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $73,440 | $73,620 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $72,000 | $68,880 | 50 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $71,330 | $65,720 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $68,770 | $72,070 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $68,210 | $68,770 | 150 |