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Building Inspector Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$31.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,359/year ($4,530/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 37th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 200 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $64,940 a year — though pay ranges from $47,670 for newcomers to $89,050 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 200 Building Inspector jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Building Inspector salary of $64,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $54,359 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,968 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,530 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in South Dakota?
- The median Building Inspector salary in South Dakota is $64,940 per year ($31.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,480 and $78,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $64,940, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $54,359 per year ($4,530 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 200 Building Inspector jobs in South 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 South 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 South Dakota.