Transportation Inspectors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for transportation inspectors in the United States was $92,100 ($44.28 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| 25th | $58,780 | $28.26 |
| Median | $92,100 | $44.28 |
| 75th | $108,890 | $52.35 |
| 90th | $138,670 | $66.67 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-6051
- Total U.S. employment: 24,500
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $44.28 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $92,102 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $92,100.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Transportation Inspectors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $108,140 | $51.99 | +17.4% | 670 |
| Alaska | $123,120 | $59.19 | +33.7% | 170 |
| Arizona | $62,250 | $29.93 | -32.4% | 830 |
| Arkansas | $85,130 | $40.93 | -7.6% | 120 |
| California | $83,000 | $39.90 | -9.9% | 1,790 |
| Colorado | $81,820 | $39.34 | -11.2% | 460 |
| Connecticut | $91,520 | $44.00 | -0.6% | 330 |
| Delaware | — | — | — | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $89,960 | $43.25 | -2.3% | 150 |
| Florida | $101,470 | $48.78 | +10.2% | 1,630 |
| Georgia | $95,030 | $45.69 | +3.2% | 880 |
| Hawaii | $108,270 | $52.05 | +17.6% | 150 |
| Idaho | $54,330 | $26.12 | -41.0% | 170 |
| Illinois | $47,990 | $23.07 | -47.9% | 1,130 |
| Indiana | $80,330 | $38.62 | -12.8% | 250 |
| Iowa | $116,850 | $56.18 | +26.9% | 60 |
| Kansas | $103,380 | $49.70 | +12.2% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $83,970 | $40.37 | -8.8% | 260 |
| Louisiana | $77,460 | $37.24 | -15.9% | 130 |
| Maine | $63,750 | $30.65 | -30.8% | 90 |
| Maryland | $100,700 | $48.41 | +9.3% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $79,650 | $38.29 | -13.5% | 0 |
| Michigan | $35,890 | $17.25 | -61.0% | 540 |
| Minnesota | $92,860 | $44.65 | +0.8% | 310 |
| Missouri | $64,690 | $31.10 | -29.8% | 380 |
| Montana | $62,810 | $30.20 | -31.8% | 180 |
| Nebraska | — | — | — | 200 |
| Nevada | $50,060 | $24.07 | -45.6% | 430 |
| New Jersey | $49,250 | $23.68 | -46.5% | 930 |
| New Mexico | $63,690 | $30.62 | -30.8% | 230 |
| New York | $93,420 | $44.91 | +1.4% | 3,720 |
| North Carolina | $84,470 | $40.61 | -8.3% | 380 |
| North Dakota | $106,330 | $51.12 | +15.5% | 60 |
| Ohio | $77,010 | $37.02 | -16.4% | 430 |
| Oklahoma | $111,070 | $53.40 | +20.6% | 470 |
| Oregon | $78,110 | $37.55 | -15.2% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,550 | $39.21 | -11.5% | 340 |
| South Carolina | $80,490 | $38.70 | -12.6% | 440 |
| South Dakota | $70,080 | $33.69 | -23.9% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $78,430 | $37.71 | -14.8% | 420 |
| Texas | $101,440 | $48.77 | +10.1% | 2,290 |
| Utah | $64,480 | $31.00 | -30.0% | 210 |
| Virginia | $68,610 | $32.99 | -25.5% | 330 |
| Washington | $104,250 | $50.12 | +13.2% | 490 |
| West Virginia | $58,670 | $28.21 | -36.3% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $75,260 | $36.18 | -18.3% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Billing and Posting Clerks — $48,500/yr
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- Amusement and Recreation Attendants — $32,150/yr
- Marketing Managers — $166,790/yr
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants — $62,890/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for transportation inspectors?
The median annual wage for transportation inspectors is $92,100 ($44.28 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays transportation inspectors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many transportation inspectors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 24,500 transportation inspectors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do transportation inspectors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $44.28. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.