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Building Inspector Salary in Montana (2026)
$36.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,169/year ($4,931/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 17th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 290 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $75,700 a year — though pay ranges from $49,840 for newcomers to $100,850 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 290 Building Inspector jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Building Inspector salary of $75,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,169 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $75,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,824 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,791 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,916 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,169 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Montana?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Montana is $75,700 per year ($36.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,110 and $84,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Montana?
- On the median salary of $75,700, a single filer in Montana takes home about $59,169 per year ($4,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 290 Building Inspector jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.