Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,480 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $101,610
Employed locally 220
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $59,300
    50th (median)
    $74,480
    75th
    $93,970
    90th
    $101,610

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Northwest Colorado is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Northwest Colorado is 3.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,300.