SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Yuma, AZ is $63,630 per year, 14.8% below the national median of $74,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Yuma, AZ is $63,630 per year, 14.8% below the national median of $74,690. Pay ranges from under $51,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,030 to $75,580.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Sierra Vista leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 79th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,740 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $61,030 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,630 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $75,580 | +1.2% |
| 90th | $96,100 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $71,520 | −4.2% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $82,240 | 40 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $76,650 | 2,460 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $65,390 | 80 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $63,650 | 100 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $63,110 | 320 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $62,360 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $63,630 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,188US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,630 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,740 to $96,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sierra Vista, at $82,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $63,630, or $30.59 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 Yuma, AZ is 14.8% 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $96,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,740 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 Sierra Vista, at $82,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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