Transportation Inspector Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Inspector in the United States is $58,207 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,129
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,636 to $65,495
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,654
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Transportation Inspector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,495 $5,458 $1,260 $31
Average $58,207 $4,851 $1,119 $28
25th Percentile $51,636 $4,303 $993 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Inspector Salaries

A Transportation 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 Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation 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): $52,808
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,663
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,482
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,248
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,445
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Transportation Inspector$52,808
Transport... Level Transportation Inspector$58,663
Facilitie... Level Transportation Inspector$65,482
Facilitie... Level Transportation Inspector$75,248
Facilitie... Level Transportation Inspector$81,445
$52,808 0 yr
$58,663 < 2 yrs
$65,482 2-4 yrs
$75,248 5-8 yrs
$81,445 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Transportation 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: $73,416
  • San Francisco: $72,695
  • Oakland: $71,082

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Inspector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.1% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 3.69% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.1%
Hydraulics 3.69%
Pneumatics 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 Inspector's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Schematic: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
$59,953
3%
Analysis
$59,953
3%
Schematic
$59,953
3%
Critical Thinking
$59,371
2%
Safety Standards
$59,371
2%
Dedication
$59,371
2%
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How Education impacts a Transportation Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Inspectors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Inspector with a No Diploma is between $55,199 and $59,342).

Transportation Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Inspector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 75.9%
Associates 17.2%
Bachelors 1.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Transportation Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Transportation Inspector

Salaries for a Transportation Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,914 in 2023 to around $49,554 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Inspector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Inspector Over Time

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2023
$49,914
2024
$49,817
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2023 $49,914
2024 $49,817
2025 $49,554
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