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Northwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment70
Mean wage$34.75
Entry wage$25.71
10th percentile wage$25.13
50th percentile wage$34.08
90th percentile wage$47.83
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration6082.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration60$34.56
Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011)
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$34.08 $24.90  $9.18
2015$33.28+2.4%$24.32 +2.4%$8.97
2014$32.57+2.2%$23.80 +2.2%$8.77
2013$32.07+1.5%$23.43 +1.5%$8.64
2012$31.80+.9%$23.23 +.9%$8.57
2011$31.33+1.5%$22.89 +1.5%$8.44
2010$30.97+1.2%$22.63 +1.2%$8.34
2009$30.64+1.1%$22.39 +1.1%$8.25
2008$29.63+3.4%$21.65 +3.4%$7.98
2007$28.50+4.0%$20.82 +4.0%$7.68
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$34.08 $19.32  $14.76
2015$33.28+2.4%$18.78 +2.9%$14.50
2014$32.57+2.2%$18.38 +2.2%$14.19
2013$32.07+1.5%$18.01 +2.1%$14.07
2012$31.80+.9%$17.70 +1.7%$14.10
2011$31.33+1.5%$17.42 +1.6%$13.91
2010$30.97+1.2%$17.13 +1.7%$13.85
2009$30.64+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$13.75
2008$29.63+3.4%$16.46 +2.6%$13.16
2007$28.50+4.0%$15.94 +3.3%$12.56
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $37.16 130
North Central $36.36 320
Eastern $34.81 130
Northwest $34.08 70
South Central $33.19 230
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $36.36 320
South Central $33.19 230
Eastern $34.81 130
Southwest $37.16 130
Northwest $34.08 70
Wages in other areas
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