Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $69,000 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.18
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $98,990
Employed locally 150
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $69,000
    75th
    $80,770
    90th
    $98,990

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,470
    Carpenters $59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,060
    Electricians $60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southwest Colorado is $33.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southwest Colorado is 4.3% below 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.