SOC 53-6051 · May 2025 · United States
Transportation Inspectors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Transportation Inspectors across the United States is $92,100 per year, measured over 24,500 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $123,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Transportation Inspectors
Pay for this occupation varies by 243.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $123,120 and Michigan pays $35,890.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $123,120 | 170 | |
| 2 | Iowa | $116,850 | 60 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $111,070 | 470 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $108,270 | 150 | |
| 5 | Alabama | $108,140 | 670 | |
| 6 | North Dakota | $106,330 | 60 | |
| 7 | Washington | $104,250 | 490 | |
| 8 | Kansas | $103,380 | 210 | |
| 9 | Florida | $101,470 | 1,630 | |
| 10 | Texas | $101,440 | 2,290 |
States with the most Transportation Inspectors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 3,720 | $93,420 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,290 | $101,440 | |
| 3 | California | 1,790 | $83,000 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,630 | $101,470 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,130 | $47,990 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 930 | $49,250 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 880 | $95,030 | |
| 8 | Arizona | 830 | $62,250 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 670 | $108,140 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 540 | $35,890 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $140,880 | 180 |
| 2 | Anchorage | $131,060 | 110 |
| 3 | Seattle | $129,480 | 270 |
| 4 | Orlando | $126,710 | 290 |
| 5 | Dallas | $126,010 | 890 |
| 6 | Denver | $121,410 | 280 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | $120,000 | 120 |
| 8 | Memphis | $115,920 | 70 |
| 9 | Columbia | $115,210 | 40 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City | $109,990 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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