Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $38.44 an hour ($79,950 a year). About 3,700 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($74,690). Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.10 | $54,290 |
| 25% of workers | $31.61 | $65,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.44 | $79,950 |
| 75% of workers | $47.25 | $98,280 |
| 90% of workers | $58.53 | $121,740 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $82,020 | 2,300 |
| Boulder | $80,570 | 160 |
| Greeley | $78,370 | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $78,080 | 220 |
| Colorado Springs | $75,630 | 370 |
| Pueblo | $72,540 | 60 |
| Grand Junction | $66,240 | 50 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $51,280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $81,230 |
| Electricians | $62,230 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,420 |
| Construction Managers | $124,830 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,240 |
| Compliance Officers | $82,450 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,050 |
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