How much does an inspector make in Alabama?
$40,010a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in Alabama. That is $19.24 an hour or $3,334 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.24
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,130Median: $40,010Highest 10%: $63,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,130 | $13.52 | |
| 25th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $40,010 | $19.24 | |
| 75th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 90th | $63,060 | $30.32 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $58,790 |
| Columbus, GA | $55,430 |
| Anniston, AL | $48,970 |
| Daphne, AL | $48,000 |
| Huntsville, AL | $47,950 |
| Decatur, AL | $45,240 |
| Montgomery, AL | $44,830 |
| Birmingham, AL | $44,290 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,500 |
| Florence, AL | $38,250 |
| Auburn, AL | $37,840 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,700 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for inspectors.
| 48. Arkansas | $44,570 |
| 49. Michigan | $44,490 |
| 50. Mississippi | $40,670 |
| 51. Alabama | $40,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $19.24 ($40,010 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $40,010 against $48,570 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Alabama rank for inspector pay?
Alabama ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays inspectors the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $58,790 a year.
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.