Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $96,530 +33.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.41
10th percentile $53,760
90th percentile $120,410
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,760
    25th
    $80,530
    50th (median)
    $96,530
    75th
    $110,170
    90th
    $120,410

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 110% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 10% above 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
    Helena, MT $80,830
    Great Falls, MT $63,960
    Billings, MT $61,410
    Binghamton, NY $60,910

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,030
    Carpenters $62,250
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,640
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Bozeman, MT is $46.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bozeman, MT is 33.8% above 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $53,760 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,530.