The average salary for a transportation inspector in the United States is $83,920, but the range typically falls between $60,110 and $97,630. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $40.35, with a range between $28.9 and $46.94.
There are approximately 27,670 people employed as a transportation inspector in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of transportation inspectors.The state with the best pay for a transportation inspector is New Hampshire, with an average annual salary of $104,040, while Arizona has the lowest average annual salary of $67,360.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,790 | $19.13 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,110 | $28.9 |
| Median | $87,290 | $41.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $97,630 | $46.94 |
| 90th Percentile | $129,020 | $62.03 |
The salary of a transportation inspector can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a transportation inspector in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for transportation inspectors are New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Idaho, Kansas, District of Columbia while the worst states are Arizona, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maine, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,270 | $80,540 | $125,720 |
| Arizona | $31,750 | $67,360 | $145,840 |
| Arkansas | $37,470 | $76,910 | $114,900 |
| California | $46,520 | $85,560 | $133,220 |
| Colorado | $32,070 | $74,040 | $134,560 |
| Connecticut | $57,430 | $88,590 | $136,490 |
| Delaware | $37,330 | $74,370 | $129,690 |
| District of Columbia | $59,620 | $108,750 | $172,060 |
| Florida | $46,960 | $88,190 | $131,890 |
| Georgia | $42,550 | $92,230 | $131,890 |
| Hawaii | $33,620 | $87,850 | $135,950 |
| Idaho | $36,470 | $90,300 | $131,890 |
| Illinois | $39,690 | $75,680 | $129,590 |
| Indiana | $30,520 | $69,840 | $122,570 |
| Iowa | $37,630 | $70,060 | $117,020 |
| Kansas | $34,440 | $86,020 | $128,020 |
| Kentucky | $33,720 | $79,540 | $128,020 |
| Louisiana | $44,200 | $89,190 | $131,890 |
| Maine | $35,210 | $71,200 | $144,020 |
| Maryland | $51,710 | $89,960 | $123,200 |
| Massachusetts | $45,520 | $90,630 | $121,870 |
| Michigan | $32,160 | $85,470 | $149,610 |
| Mississippi | $64,650 | $82,800 | $121,470 |
| Missouri | $35,090 | $71,920 | $128,020 |
| Montana | $48,420 | $72,430 | $121,470 |
| Nebraska | $47,940 | $89,260 | $122,530 |
| Nevada | $40,830 | $83,440 | $120,470 |
| New Hampshire | $51,060 | $104,040 | $170,190 |
| New Jersey | $38,420 | $56,310 | $91,070 |
| New Mexico | $46,800 | $70,990 | $109,390 |
| New York | $83,520 | $87,210 | $91,510 |
| North Carolina | $55,000 | $82,890 | $126,770 |
| North Dakota | $66,060 | $97,400 | $128,020 |
| Ohio | $35,260 | $81,280 | $133,640 |
| Oklahoma | $49,480 | $93,730 | $139,650 |
| Oregon | $57,300 | $94,810 | $133,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,990 | $85,510 | $149,640 |
| South Carolina | $32,710 | $77,740 | $124,130 |
| South Dakota | $42,520 | $72,290 | $124,130 |
| Tennessee | $45,430 | $80,430 | $121,470 |
| Texas | $34,380 | $84,320 | $139,880 |
| Utah | $33,300 | $68,030 | $128,020 |
| Virginia | $29,420 | $84,510 | $145,600 |
| Washington | $57,570 | $100,860 | $144,650 |
| West Virginia | $33,140 | $59,600 | $108,330 |
| Wisconsin | $35,570 | $99,440 | $151,300 |
Even between cities, the salary of a transportation inspector can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for transportation inspectors is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, OR with an average salary of $113,380.The city with the lowest average salary for transportation inspectors is Tucson, AZ with an average salary of $45,800.
Areas with highest average salaries for transportation inspectors
Areas with lowest average salaries for transportation inspectors
The number of transportation inspectors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of transportation inspectors has increased by 310. On average, the number of transportation inspectors has been increasing by 0.3% each year. The salary of transportation inspectors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of transportation inspectors has increased by $2,600. On average, the salary of transportation inspectors has been increasing by 0.8% each year.
Transportation Inspectors are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for transportation inspectors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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