Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,550 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.77
10th percentile $51,000
90th percentile $116,200
Employed locally 140
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,000
    25th
    $66,580
    50th (median)
    $78,550
    75th
    $90,080
    90th
    $116,200

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,330
    Fairbanks-College, AK $98,560
    District of Columbia $91,630
    Connecticut $87,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,970

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,610
    Construction Laborers $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,960
    Electricians $62,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Boulder, CO is $37.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.88 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Boulder, CO is 8.9% above the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Boulder?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,000 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,580.