Aviation Inspectors Salary in Colorado
Aviation Inspectors in Colorado earn a median of $81,820 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470; the top 10% earn over $148,820. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,090 median in Colorado
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$81,820 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,740 median in Colorado
Aviation Inspectors pay in Colorado
How much do aviation inspectors make in Colorado?
The median is $81,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470 and the top 10% earn over $148,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 44 (−11% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.