SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Ithaca
Ithaca, NY · 10 metro areas compared
In Ithaca, NY the median wage is $64,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ithaca, NY the median wage is $64,070. That is 14.2% lower than the national median of $74,690. Pay ranges from under $46,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,830 to $80,750.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $90,800. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 125th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,200 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $53,830 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $64,070 | −14.2% |
| 75th | $80,750 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $92,150 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $67,860 | −9.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $90,800 | 10,340 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $77,340 | 690 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $77,040 | 590 | |
| 4 | Syracuse | $75,610 | 350 | |
| 5 | Watertown | $74,680 | 80 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $72,690 | 350 | |
| 7 | Glens Falls | $71,210 | 70 | |
| 8 | Albany | $69,450 | 560 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $69,050 | 100 | |
| 10 | Elmira | $65,790 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ithaca run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $64,070 buys what $59,379 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,379US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,070 a year, 14.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,200 to $92,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $90,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Ithaca, NY?
The median annual wage is $64,070, or $30.80 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 Ithaca, NY is 14.2% 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 Ithaca, NY earns more than $92,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,200 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 New York, at $90,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Ithaca, NY. 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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