Transportation Inspectors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for transportation inspectors is $44.28 an hour ($92,100 a year). About 24,500 people work in this job there.
Pay range for transportation inspectors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.39 | $40,330 |
| 25% of workers | $28.26 | $58,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.28 | $92,100 |
| 75% of workers | $52.35 | $108,890 |
| 90% of workers | $66.67 | $138,670 |
Best-paying states for transportation inspectors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $123,120 | 170 |
| Iowa | $116,850 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $111,070 | 470 |
| Hawaii | $108,270 | 150 |
| Alabama | $108,140 | 670 |
| North Dakota | $106,330 | 60 |
| Washington | $104,250 | 490 |
| Kansas | $103,380 | 210 |
| Florida | $101,470 | 1,630 |
| Texas | $101,440 | 2,290 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $108,140
- Arizona · $62,250
- California · $83,000
- Florida · $101,470
- Georgia · $95,030
- Illinois · $47,990
- Michigan · $35,890
- New Jersey · $49,250
- New York · $93,420
- Texas · $101,440
Education, experience and outlook for transportation inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $48,570 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $74,690 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $52,260 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,000 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $81,410 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $56,850 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $49,940 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,170 |
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