Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $62,960 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $84,640
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $53,880
    50th (median)
    $62,960
    75th
    $74,320
    90th
    $84,640

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 87% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $74,320
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $67,110

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,230
    Electricians $57,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,930
    Construction Laborers $42,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Rapid City, SD is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Rapid City, SD is 12.7% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,880.