Transportation Construction Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Construction Inspector make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Construction Inspector in the United States is $61,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Transportation Construction Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,151
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,845 to $68,543
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,072
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Transportation Construction Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,543 $5,712 $1,318 $33
Average $61,284 $5,107 $1,179 $29
25th Percentile $53,845 $4,487 $1,035 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Construction Inspector Salaries

A Transportation Construction Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Transportation Construction Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Construction Inspector's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,284
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,033
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,776
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,125
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,358
Levels Salary
Entry Level Transportation Construction Inspector$61,284
Intermediate Level Transportation Construction Inspector$62,033
Senior Level Transportation Construction Inspector$63,776
Specialist Level Transportation Construction Inspector$64,125
Expert Level Transportation Construction Inspector$64,358
$61,284 0 yr
$62,033 < 2 yrs
$63,776 2-4 yrs
$64,125 5-8 yrs
$64,358 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Transportation Construction Inspectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $77,297
  • San Francisco: $76,537
  • Oakland: $74,840

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Construction Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • API (Mentioned in 3.38% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Attention to Detail 3.83%
API 3.38%
Microsoft Office 2.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Transportation Construction Inspector's salary.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oral Communication
 $66,186
8%
Construction Management
 $66,186
8%
Presentation
 $66,186
8%
Purchasing
 $65,574
7%
Project Management
 $65,574
7%
Innovation
 $65,574
7%
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How Education impacts a Transportation Construction Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Construction Inspectors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Transportation Construction Inspector with a Associate's Degree is between $60,178 and $64,902).

Transportation Construction Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Construction Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 46.3%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 31.1%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Transportation Construction Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Construction Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$53,845
Average $61,284/year
$68,543
$4,487
Average $5,107/month
$5,712
$1,035
Average $1,179/week
$1,318
$26
Average $29/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,543 $5,712 $1,318 $33
Average $61,284 $5,107 $1,179 $29
25th Percentile $53,845 $4,487 $1,035 $26

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Salary Trends for Transportation Construction Inspector

Salaries for a Transportation Construction Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,505 in 2023 to around $54,132 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Construction Inspector salary trends, .

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