Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Colorado
Construction and Building Inspectors in Colorado earn a median of $79,950 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,290; the top 10% earn over $121,740. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Similar jobs in Colorado
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$85,750 median in Colorado
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$120,950 median in Colorado
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,050 median in Colorado
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$82,450 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$73,110 median in Colorado
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$82,450 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Colorado
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Colorado?
The median is $79,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,290 and the top 10% earn over $121,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for construction and building inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.