How much does a construction and building inspector make in Denver?
$82,020a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $39.43 an hour or $6,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,000Median: $82,020Highest 10%: $126,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,000 | $26.92 | |
| 25th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| Median | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| 75th | $98,690 | $47.45 | |
| 90th | $126,200 | $60.69 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Boulder, CO | $80,570 |
| Greeley, CO | $78,370 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,630 |
| Pueblo, CO | $72,540 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $66,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $39.43 ($82,020 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $82,020 against $74,690 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $79,950, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for construction and building inspector pay?
46 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,200 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.