How much does an inspector make in Columbus?
$55,430a year
Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $26.65 an hour or $4,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.65
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,380Median: $55,430Highest 10%: $78,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 25th | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| Median | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 75th | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 90th | $78,820 | $37.89 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for inspectors.
| Savannah, GA | $72,800 |
| Hinesville, GA | $55,170 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,860 |
| Augusta, GA | $49,960 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does an inspector make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $26.65 ($55,430 a year).
Do inspectors make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $55,430 against $48,570 nationally, 14% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,130, so Columbus pays 20% more.
Where does Columbus rank for inspector pay?
82 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does an inspector make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,820 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.