How much does an inspector make in Birmingham?
$44,290a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 329 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $44,290Highest 10%: $60,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 90th | $60,400 | $29.04 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| 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 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,500 |
| Florence, AL | $38,250 |
| Auburn, AL | $37,840 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,700 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $21.29 ($44,290 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $44,290 against $48,570 nationally, 9% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $40,010, so Birmingham pays 11% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for inspector pay?
329 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,400 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.