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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Colorado Springs?

$75,630a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $36.36 an hour or $6,303 a month.

Hourly
$36.36
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
96 of 338
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,340Median: $75,630Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,340$25.16
25th$63,430$30.50
Median$75,630$36.36
75th$85,990$41.34
90th$104,000$50.02

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Denver, CO$82,020
Boulder, CO$80,570
Greeley, CO$78,370
Fort Collins, CO$78,080
Pueblo, CO$72,540
Grand Junction, CO$66,240
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Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,450
Earth Driller$66,360
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,520
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,660
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$61,410
Plumber$60,510
Glazier$60,130
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,860
Insulation Worker$59,440
Electrician$59,210
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $36.36 ($75,630 a year).

Do construction and building inspectors make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

Yes: $75,630 against $74,690 nationally, 1% more.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $79,950, so Colorado Springs pays 5% less.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for construction and building inspector pay?

96 of 338 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.