How much does an inspector make in Atlanta?
$46,870a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 259 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 9,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,340Median: $46,870Highest 10%: $69,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 25th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $57,360 | $27.58 | |
| 90th | $69,940 | $33.63 |
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 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,820 |
| Athens, GA | $45,230 |
| 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 Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.53 ($46,870 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $46,870 against $48,570 nationally, 4% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,130, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for inspector pay?
259 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,940 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.