How much does a Building Inspector make in Denver, CO? The average Building Inspector salary in Denver, CO is $62,709 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,377 and $71,971. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Building Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $44,881 Denver,CO February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $53,377 Denver,CO February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $62,709 Denver,CO February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $71,971 Denver,CO February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Building Inspector Salary $80,403 Denver,CO February 26, 2024
25% $53,377 10% $44,881 90% $80,403 75% $71,971 $62,709 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Alpine Building Performance, LLC - Denver, CO

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What skills does a Building Inspector need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

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Life insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

Attention to Detail 1.64%
Installation 1.37%
Life insurance 0.92%
Others 96.07%

Job Description for Building Inspector

Building Inspector inspects initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to contract specifications, building ordinances, and zoning laws. May be assigned to residential or commercial structures. Being a Building Inspector may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Building Inspector works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Building Inspector typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Building Inspector

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Building Inspector, the first career path typically starts with a Building Inspector, Sr. position, and then Construction Inspection Services Manager.

The second career path typically progresses to Food Safety Manager.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Quality Control Analyst II position, and then progresses to Quality Control Analyst IV.

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Building Inspector salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Building Inspector, the highest Building Inspector salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Building Inspector salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Building Inspector salary is in Miami, FL, where the Building Inspector salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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