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How much does an inspector make in Mobile?

$58,790a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $28.26 an hour or $4,899 a month.

Hourly
$28.26
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
49 of 388
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,980Median: $58,790Highest 10%: $95,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,980$14.89
25th$42,140$20.26
Median$58,790$28.26
75th$77,780$37.39
90th$95,060$45.70

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Columbus, GA$55,430
Anniston, AL$48,970
Daphne, AL$48,000
Huntsville, AL$47,950
Decatur, AL$45,240
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
Inspector salary in Alabama Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
Gas Plant Operator$80,230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
Machinist$62,020
Welder$61,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
Aircraft Structure$56,640
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Mobile?

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $28.26 ($58,790 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Mobile than the national average?

Yes: $58,790 against $48,570 nationally, 21% more.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $40,010, so Mobile pays 47% more.

Where does Mobile rank for inspector pay?

49 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Mobile?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,060 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.