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How much does an inspector make in Albuquerque?

$48,430a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,036 a month.

Hourly
$23.28
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
201 of 388
Jobs in the area
740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $48,430Highest 10%: $82,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,440$18.00
25th$43,680$21.00
Median$48,430$23.28
75th$62,090$29.85
90th$82,690$39.75

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Farmington, NM$59,060
Las Cruces, NM$57,220
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,510
Machinist$58,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,550
Welder$49,980
Plant and System Operator$49,230
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,050
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,190
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$47,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,060
Coating$46,670
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.28 ($48,430 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

Yes: $48,430 against $48,570 nationally, 0% more.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $49,500, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.

Where does Albuquerque rank for inspector pay?

201 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,690 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.