How much does an inspector make in Athens?
$45,230a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 312 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,600Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $63,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $56,210 | $27.02 | |
| 90th | $63,590 | $30.57 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Savannah, GA | $72,800 |
| Columbus, GA | $55,430 |
| Hinesville, GA | $55,170 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,860 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,960 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,870 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,820 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,180 |
| Dalton, GA | $43,010 |
| Brunswick, GA | $42,920 |
| Albany, GA | $42,410 |
| Rome, GA | $42,240 |
| Valdosta, GA | $42,000 |
| Macon, GA | $38,720 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $68,320 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,600 |
| Electrical | $58,560 |
| Machinist | $56,010 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $53,970 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $51,160 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $49,160 |
| Production Worker | $48,360 |
| Welder | $47,970 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $47,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $45,230 against $48,570 nationally, 7% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,130, so Athens pays 2% less.
Where does Athens rank for inspector pay?
312 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,590 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.