Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for construction and building inspectors is $29.47 an hour ($61,300 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($74,690). Alabama ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction and building inspectors in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| 25% of workers | $24.58 | $51,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.47 | $61,300 |
| 75% of workers | $35.99 | $74,870 |
| 90% of workers | $41.23 | $85,770 |
Construction and Building Inspectors pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika | $65,110 | 50 |
| Tuscaloosa | $64,700 | 60 |
| Birmingham | $64,400 | 390 |
| Montgomery | $62,350 | 100 |
| Huntsville | $61,420 | 190 |
| Mobile | $61,410 | 150 |
| Dothan | $61,300 | 40 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $58,570 | 70 |
| Decatur | $58,440 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction and building inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $64,120 |
| Electricians | $55,690 |
| Construction Managers | $96,960 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $58,670 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,010 |
| Compliance Officers | $72,990 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $52,750 |
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