Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $74,320 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.73
10th percentile $52,190
90th percentile $89,410
Employed locally 70
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,190
    25th
    $59,070
    50th (median)
    $74,320
    75th
    $77,970
    90th
    $89,410

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% 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 City, IA-NE-SD $67,110
    Rapid City, SD $62,960

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,530
    Electricians $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $35.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 3.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $52,190 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,070.