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How much does a transportation inspector make in Birmingham?

$98,470a year

Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $47.34 an hour or $8,206 a month.

Hourly
$47.34
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
28 of 80
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,500Median: $98,470Highest 10%: $159,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,500$21.39
25th$72,490$34.85
Median$98,470$47.34
75th$134,200$64.50
90th$159,300$76.60

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,400
Conveyor Operator and Tender$55,110
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,460
Motor Vehicle Operator$53,120
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,570
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,930
Crane and Tower Operator$47,620
Driver/Sales Worker$43,870
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$42,750
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $47.34 ($98,470 a year).

Do transportation inspectors make more in Birmingham than the national average?

Yes: $98,470 against $92,100 nationally, 7% more.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $108,100, so Birmingham pays 9% less.

Where does Birmingham rank for transportation inspector pay?

28 of 80 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.