SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 9 metro areas compared
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors reaches $96,100 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors reaches $96,100 a year. That is 28.7% more than the national median of $74,690. Pay ranges from under $55,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,640 to $106,330.
Employment stands at 40, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $102,830. Of the 162 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 35th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,600 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $73,640 | −1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $96,100 | +28.7% |
| 75th | $106,330 | +42.4% |
| 90th | $115,210 | +54.3% |
| Mean | $89,720 | +20.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $102,830 | 1,640 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $98,220 | 120 | |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $97,610 | 60 | |
| 4 | Wenatchee | $96,400 | 50 | |
| 5 | Bremerton | $95,640 | 110 | |
| 6 | Bellingham | $93,340 | 110 | |
| 7 | Kennewick | $87,040 | 130 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $86,140 | 230 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $78,000 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $96,100 buys what $89,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,100 a year, 28.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,600 to $115,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $102,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $96,100, or $46.20 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 Walla Walla, WA is 28.7% 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $115,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,600 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 Seattle, at $102,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Walla Walla, WA. 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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