How much does an inspector make in Colorado?
$58,350a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Colorado. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.05
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,690Median: $58,350Highest 10%: $82,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,690 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $58,350 | $28.05 | |
| 75th | $70,850 | $34.06 | |
| 90th | $82,420 | $39.63 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $60,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $58,960 |
| Pueblo, CO | $58,600 |
| Denver, CO | $58,430 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,740 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $51,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 3. Maryland | $61,790 |
| 4. Hawaii | $59,740 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $59,730 |
| 6. Colorado | $58,350 |
| 7. Montana | $58,070 |
| 8. Wyoming | $57,900 |
| 9. Delaware | $57,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $28.05 ($58,350 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $58,350 against $48,570 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Colorado rank for inspector pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays inspectors the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $60,400 a year.
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.