SOC 536051

Transportation Inspectors

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified. Excludes "Transportation Security Screeners" (33-9093).

National Median

$85,750

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$85,750

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,090

Experienced (90th pct)

$137,120

Total Employed

23,320

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,090 - $58,650
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$58,650 - $105,020
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$105,020 - $137,120

Highest Paying Locations for Transportation Inspectors

Alaska

$138,030

+61.0% vs national

Oklahoma City, OK

$134,410

+56.7% vs national

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

$125,040

+45.8% vs national

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

$123,780

+44.3% vs national

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

$122,920

+43.3% vs national

Transportation Inspectors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska	$138,030	200
Oklahoma City, OK	$134,410	90
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$125,040	260
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$123,780	370
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$122,920	120
Wichita, KS	$120,640	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$119,640	240
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$118,790	290
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$117,830	150
Richmond, VA	$115,110	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$114,940	130
Baton Rouge, LA	$113,030	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$112,900	120
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$112,340	980
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$111,110	40
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$107,940	90
Idaho	$107,440	90
Helena, MT	$107,240	30
Pittsburgh, PA	$106,910	70
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$106,850	100
Springfield, IL	$106,850	60
Columbia, SC	$106,850	40
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$105,780	40
Urban Honolulu, HI	$105,650	160
Hawaii	$105,650	170
Oklahoma	$104,490	190
North Dakota	$104,330	60
District of Columbia	$103,970	140
Rochester, NY	$103,880	40
Kansas	$103,810	230
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$101,440	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$101,210	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$100,440	N/A
Wisconsin	$100,310	100
Albuquerque, NM	$99,750	40
Birmingham, AL	$99,470	40
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$98,560	140
Georgia	$98,150	830
Nevada	$97,880	230
Washington	$97,360	420
Maryland	$95,420	250
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$95,420	390
Iowa	$94,990	100
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$93,950	50
Jackson, MS	$93,660	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$92,870	410
Massachusetts	$92,870	510
Colorado	$91,660	420
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$91,330	130
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$91,150	3,990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Transportation Inspectors?

The national median annual salary for Transportation Inspectors is $85,750, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Transportation Inspectorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Transportation Inspectorss is Alaska, with a median salary of $138,030.

How much can an experienced Transportation Inspectors make?

Top-earning Transportation Inspectorss (90th percentile) make $137,120 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.