Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,500 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.22
10th percentile $49,170
90th percentile $123,010
Employed locally 2,070
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,170
    25th
    $64,110
    50th (median)
    $79,500
    75th
    $96,170
    90th
    $123,010

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 78% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 22% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Denver, CO is $38.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Denver, CO is 10.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $49,170 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,110.