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How much does an inspector make in Tuscaloosa?

$38,500a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,208 a month.

Hourly
$18.51
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
365 of 388
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,550Median: $38,500Highest 10%: $65,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,550$13.73
25th$34,070$16.38
Median$38,500$18.51
75th$47,780$22.97
90th$65,150$31.32

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

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,940
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$61,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$57,460
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$53,050
Welder$52,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,870
Machinist$50,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,300
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,920
Furnace$48,110
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Tuscaloosa?

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $18.51 ($38,500 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?

No: $38,500 against $48,570 nationally, 21% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $40,010, so Tuscaloosa pays 4% less.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for inspector pay?

365 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Tuscaloosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,150 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.