Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $64,560 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.04
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $91,890
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $64,560
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $91,890

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 77% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $82,130
    Fargo, ND-MN $80,720

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,500
    Carpenters$55,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,700
    Electricians$58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bismarck, ND is $31.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bismarck, ND is 10.5% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.