Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,750 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.36
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $80,700
Employed locally 30
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $52,750
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $80,700

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,980
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,090
    Carpenters $58,470
    Electricians $63,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southwest Montana is $25.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southwest Montana is 26.9% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.