SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Hill Country Region of Texas
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $49,800 a year, 33.3% under the national median of $74,690 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $49,800 a year, 33.3% under the national median of $74,690 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,840 and $71,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,720 and the ninetieth at $97,150.
The area has 570 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 221st of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,720 | −49.5% |
| 25th | $37,840 | −49.3% |
| Median (50th) | $49,800 | −33.3% |
| 75th | $71,270 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $97,150 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $58,250 | −22.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $77,730 | 1,430 | |
| 2 | Amarillo | $69,820 | 110 | |
| 3 | Tyler | $69,180 | 200 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $69,020 | 5,450 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $67,350 | 280 | |
| 6 | Longview | $67,050 | 160 | |
| 7 | Houston | $66,780 | 4,980 | |
| 8 | Sherman | $64,310 | 50 | |
| 9 | Beaumont | $62,390 | 270 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $62,110 | 1,450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hill Country Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,800 goes as far as $51,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,800 a year, 33.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,720 to $97,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $77,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $49,800, or $23.94 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is 33.3% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas, TX earns more than $97,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,720 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 Austin, at $77,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX. 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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