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How much does an inspector make in Decatur?

$45,240a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,770 a month.

Hourly
$21.75
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
311 of 388
Jobs in the area
490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $45,240Highest 10%: $83,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,730$17.18
25th$39,050$18.77
Median$45,240$21.75
75th$57,770$27.77
90th$83,600$40.19

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
Montgomery, AL$44,830
Birmingham, AL$44,290
Tuscaloosa, AL$38,500
Florence, AL$38,250
Auburn, AL$37,840
Gadsden, AL$36,700
Dothan, AL$36,440
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Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,270
Machinist$58,240
Welder$56,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,040
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Decatur?

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $21.75 ($45,240 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Decatur than the national average?

No: $45,240 against $48,570 nationally, 7% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $40,010, so Decatur pays 13% more.

Where does Decatur rank for inspector pay?

311 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Decatur?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,600 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.