Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in North Dakota

Construction and building inspectors in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $78,160 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($72,920), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction and building inspectors average at $78,490 and the median at $78,570 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,730.

Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$78,160
Bismarck$72,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$78,160	$78,880	$68,030	$63,572	91
Bismarck	$72,920	$75,530	$64,380	$59,988	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other states

Construction and Building Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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