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How much does an inspector make in Grand Junction?

$52,120a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.

Hourly
$25.06
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
104 of 388
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,880Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $95,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,880$20.13
25th$46,020$22.13
Median$52,120$25.06
75th$79,890$38.41
90th$95,120$45.73

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
Fort Collins, CO$56,740
Colorado Springs, CO$51,080
Inspector salary in Colorado Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Junction

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,920
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,730
Coating$61,130
Welder$51,580
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,980
Machinist$49,180
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,640
Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,140
Printing Press Operator$43,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$41,790
Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Grand Junction?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Grand Junction than the national average?

Yes: $52,120 against $48,570 nationally, 7% more.

How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $58,350, so Grand Junction pays 11% less.

Where does Grand Junction rank for inspector pay?

104 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Grand Junction?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,120 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.