The median annual wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $63,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,520.
Pay spans roughly $44,960 at the 10th percentile to $88,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.50 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as construction and building inspectors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $63,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.50 |
| 10th percentile | $44,960 |
| 90th percentile | $88,350 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.