Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,100 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $82,090
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $52,750
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $72,020
    90th
    $82,090

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Carpenters $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in East-Central Montana is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.25 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in East-Central Montana is 15.3% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,750.