How much does an inspector make in Denver?
$58,430a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $28.09 an hour or $4,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.09
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,050Median: $58,430Highest 10%: $82,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 75th | $72,320 | $34.77 | |
| 90th | $82,420 | $39.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Boulder, CO | $60,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $58,960 |
| Pueblo, CO | $58,600 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,740 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $51,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $28.09 ($58,430 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $58,430 against $48,570 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $58,350, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for inspector pay?
53 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,420 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.