Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $58,440 -19% vs national
Median hourly $28.10
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $73,740
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $58,440
    75th
    $68,010
    90th
    $73,740

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 91% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction and Building Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,150
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,070
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,380

    Nearby metros — Construction and Building Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,160
    Vallejo, CA $113,030
    California $101,160
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,840
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310
    Alaska $94,030

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,770
    Electricians $61,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,110
    Carpenters $50,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction and Building Inspectors make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Decatur, AL is $28.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.45 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Construction and Building Inspectors salaries?

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Decatur, AL is 19% below the national median of $72,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction and Building Inspectors in Decatur?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.