Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $75,750 +5% vs national
Median hourly $36.42
10th percentile $55,640
90th percentile $102,040
Employed locally 340
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,640
    25th
    $66,930
    50th (median)
    $75,750
    75th
    $89,700
    90th
    $102,040

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 87% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 13% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,300
    Carpenters $53,970
    Electricians $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Colorado Springs, CO is $36.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $55,640 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,930.