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Building Inspector Salary in Colorado (2026)
$38.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,265/year ($5,189/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states for Building Inspector pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 3,700 Building Inspector jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $79,950 a year — though pay ranges from $54,290 for newcomers to $121,740 at the top.
Building Inspector pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,700 Building Inspector jobs in Colorado (occupation code 47-4011, “Construction and Building Inspectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Building Inspector salary of $79,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,265 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $79,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,759 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,116 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,809 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,265 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,189 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Building Inspector make in Colorado?
- The median Building Inspector salary in Colorado is $79,950 per year ($38.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,740 and $98,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Building Inspector in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $79,950, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $62,265 per year ($5,189 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Building Inspector jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,700 Building Inspector jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.