Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in South Dakota
Construction and Building Inspectors in South Dakota earn a median of $64,940 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670; the top 10% earn over $89,050. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,880 median in South Dakota
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$72,630 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$72,630 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Energy Auditors$64,940 median in South Dakota (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in South Dakota
How much do construction and building inspectors make in South Dakota?
The median is $64,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670 and the top 10% earn over $89,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.