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Building Inspector Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$37.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,831/year ($5,319/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 13th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 180 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $78,570 a year — though pay ranges from $55,150 for newcomers to $100,390 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 180 Building Inspector jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Building Inspector salary of $78,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,831 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $78,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,455 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,011 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$273 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,831 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in North Dakota?
- The median Building Inspector salary in North Dakota is $78,570 per year ($37.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,370 and $89,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $78,570, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $63,831 per year ($5,319 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 180 Building Inspector jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.