Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,520 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $84,640
Employed locally 40
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $53,520
    75th
    $67,690
    90th
    $84,640

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$33,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,920
    Carpenters$43,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Southeast Alabama is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Southeast Alabama is 25.8% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.