SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $71,490, median pay for Construction and Building Inspectors in Grand Rapids, MI tracks the national median of $74,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,490, median pay for Construction and Building Inspectors in Grand Rapids, MI tracks the national median of $74,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,680 to $79,300.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $79,290. Of the 572 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,170 | −39.5% |
| 25th | $60,680 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $71,490 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $79,300 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $94,870 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $70,960 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $79,290 | 180 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $76,980 | 1,360 | |
| 3 | Flint | $74,640 | 100 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $73,910 | 110 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $71,040 | 70 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $70,730 | 50 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $70,660 | 40 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $69,570 | 40 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $68,940 | 70 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $65,780 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $71,490 goes as far as $74,314 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,314US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,490 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,170 to $94,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $79,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $71,490, or $34.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,690, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 4.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $94,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lansing, at $79,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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