Building Inspector

Building Inspector Salary in Colorado

$37.9K

$69.9K

$108.3K

$72,430

/year

$34.82

/hour

Building Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$68,881

Colorado

Colorado

$72,430

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    How much does a Building Inspector make in Colorado?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Inspector in Colorado is $72,430 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.82 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,392/week or $6,035/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $108,306 and as low as $37,855, the majority of Building Inspector salaries currently range between $56,800 (25th percentile) to $85,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $99,368 annually in Colorado. The average pay range for a Building Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 28400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Colorado ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Inspector salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Inspector Jobs in Colorado

    We've identified 5 cities where the typical salary for a Building Inspector job is above the average in Colorado in Colorado. Topping the list is Vail, , with Winter Park, and Brighton, close behind in the second and third positions. Brighton, beats the average in Colorado by $2,280 (3.1%), and Vail, furthers that trend with another $6,823 (9.4%) above the $72,430 average.

    With these 5 cities paying on average above the average for Colorado, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Vail, and Centennial, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Inspector role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Vail

    $79,253

    $38.10

    Winter Park

    $74,924

    $36.02

    Brighton

    $74,710

    $35.92

    Frederick

    $73,743

    $35.45

    Commerce City

    $72,438

    $34.83

    Lafayette

    $71,718

    $34.48

    Boulder

    $71,437

    $34.34

    Parker

    $71,146

    $34.20

    Denver

    $70,898

    $34.09

    Centennial

    $70,844

    $34.06

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Inspector Jobs in Colorado

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Inspector job category in Colorado, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $72430 state average for Building Inspector jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Work From Home Faa Aviation Safety Inspector

    $91,662

    $44.07

    Senior Quality Control Inspector

    $74,286

    $35.71

    Construction Inspector

    $69,663

    $33.49

    Cmm Inspector

    $59,805

    $28.75

    Inspector

    $35,057

    $16.85

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Building Inspector salary in Colorado as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $56,800 to $99,368 annually, with the Colorado average at $72,430 per year or $34.82 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Colorado for Building Inspector jobs, with Vail leading at $79,253 annually.