Construction and Building Inspectors pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,410 or more. The middle half of construction and building inspectors in Bismarck earn between $64,380 and $83,910.
- $47K10th
- $64K25th
- $76KMedian
- $84K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,920 | $6,077 | $35.06 |
| Median | $75,530 | $6,294 | $36.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,380 | $5,365 | $30.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,910 | $6,992 | $40.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Construction and building inspectors in Bismarck earn 7% less than the North Dakota average ($78,490) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($77,730). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $74,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $72,920 | $75,530 | $46,760 | $96,410 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $78,490 | $78,570 | $55,150 | $100,390 | 180 |
| United States | $77,730 | $74,690 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 146,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $72,920, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $59,988 a year, or $4,999 a month and $2,307 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for construction and building inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $72,920 buys what about $80,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction and Building Inspectors salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($78,160).
- Fargo$78,160
- Bismarck$72,920
All Construction and Building Inspectors salaries in North Dakota
Highest-paying cities for construction and building inspectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,420).
- San Jose, CA$124,420
- San Francisco, CA$123,300
- Santa Maria, CA$116,130
- Santa Rosa, CA$110,080
- Vallejo, CA$106,740
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Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do construction and building inspectors make an hour in Bismarck?
$35.06 an hour on average, and $36.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction and building inspectors salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction and building inspectors take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $59,988 a year ($4,999 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,920.
Do construction and building inspectors earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,730).
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; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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