SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Redding
Redding, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Redding, CA is $75,960 per year, close to the national median of $74,690 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Redding, CA is $75,960 per year, close to the national median of $74,690 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,600 to $99,120.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $129,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 90th of 290 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,650 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $50,600 | −32.3% |
| Median (50th) | $75,960 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $99,120 | +32.7% |
| 90th | $140,570 | +88.2% |
| Mean | $81,500 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $129,750 | 860 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $125,130 | 2,380 | |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $112,550 | 210 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $108,180 | 190 | |
| 5 | Napa | $106,410 | 50 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $103,980 | 1,060 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $102,060 | 140 | |
| 8 | Stockton | $101,340 | 130 | |
| 9 | Salinas | $100,830 | 90 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $100,280 | 3,870 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Redding run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $75,960 buys what $68,618 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,618US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,960 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,650 to $140,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $129,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Redding, CA?
The median annual wage is $75,960, or $36.52 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 Redding, CA is 1.7% higher. 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 Redding, CA earns more than $140,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,650 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 San Jose, at $129,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Redding, CA. 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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