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How much does a construction and building inspector make in Birmingham?

$64,400a year

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $30.96 an hour or $5,367 a month.

Hourly
$30.96
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
203 of 338
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,950Median: $64,400Highest 10%: $95,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,950$23.53
25th$56,020$26.93
Median$64,400$30.96
75th$77,480$37.25
90th$95,070$45.71

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.

Auburn, AL$65,110
Tuscaloosa, AL$64,700
Montgomery, AL$62,350
Huntsville, AL$61,420
Mobile, AL$61,410
Columbus, GA$60,520
Daphne, AL$58,570
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Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$103,700
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,280
Boilermaker$64,000
Plumber$60,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,180
Electrician$56,630
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$54,330
Carpenter$50,400
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,030
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,760
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $30.96 ($64,400 a year).

Do construction and building inspectors make more in Birmingham than the national average?

No: $64,400 against $74,690 nationally, 14% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $61,300, so Birmingham pays 5% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for construction and building inspector pay?

203 of 338 metro areas with data.

How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,070 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.