Construction and Building Inspectors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $62,990 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.28
10th percentile $48,960
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 50
National median $72,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,960
    25th
    $58,410
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $72,590
    90th
    $78,620

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction and Building Inspectors salary vs area income 105% Median Construction and Building Inspectors salary is 5% above 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,900
    Electricians$59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,660
    Carpenters$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction and Building Inspectors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.7% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Construction and Building Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $48,960 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,410.