Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $63,260 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $47,900
90th percentile $82,350
Employed locally 160
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,900
    25th
    $50,700
    50th (median)
    $63,260
    75th
    $77,960
    90th
    $82,350

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 24% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,290
    Electricians $56,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Carpenters $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Huntsville, AL is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Huntsville, AL is 12.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,900 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,700.