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How much does an inspector make in Augusta?

$49,960a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $24.02 an hour or $4,163 a month.

Hourly
$24.02
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
144 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,150Median: $49,960Highest 10%: $88,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,150$17.38
25th$41,830$20.11
Median$49,960$24.02
75th$62,620$30.11
90th$88,120$42.37

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
Atlanta, GA$46,870
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
Inspector salary in Georgia Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Molder$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $24.02 ($49,960 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Augusta than the national average?

Yes: $49,960 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,130, so Augusta pays 8% more.

Where does Augusta rank for inspector pay?

144 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,120 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.