How much does a construction and building inspector make in Tuscaloosa?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 338
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,210Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $80,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 25th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $71,560 | $34.40 | |
| 90th | $80,760 | $38.83 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for construction and building inspectors.
| Auburn, AL | $65,110 |
| Birmingham, AL | $64,400 |
| Montgomery, AL | $62,350 |
| Huntsville, AL | $61,420 |
| Mobile, AL | $61,410 |
| Columbus, GA | $60,520 |
| Daphne, AL | $58,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction and building inspector make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do construction and building inspectors make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?
No: $64,700 against $74,690 nationally, 13% less.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $61,300, so Tuscaloosa pays 6% more.
Where does Tuscaloosa rank for construction and building inspector pay?
198 of 338 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction and building inspector make starting out in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,760 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.