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How much does an inspector make in Fort Collins?

$56,740a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $27.28 an hour or $4,728 a month.

Hourly
$27.28
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
72 of 388
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,240Median: $56,740Highest 10%: $91,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,240$21.75
25th$48,910$23.51
Median$56,740$27.28
75th$72,350$34.78
90th$91,810$44.14

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Boulder, CO$60,400
Greeley, CO$58,960
Pueblo, CO$58,600
Denver, CO$58,430
Grand Junction, CO$52,120
Colorado Springs, CO$51,080
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Related jobs in Fort Collins

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$80,700
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$79,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,330
Plant and System Operator$70,820
Machinist$61,500
Welder$59,660
Molding$58,730
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,900
Separating$49,620
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Fort Collins?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $27.28 ($56,740 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Fort Collins than the national average?

Yes: $56,740 against $48,570 nationally, 17% more.

How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $58,350, so Fort Collins pays 3% less.

Where does Fort Collins rank for inspector pay?

72 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Fort Collins?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,810 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.