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Transportation Inspectors

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Transportation Inspectors

National Avg Annual Salary

$86,490

National Avg Hourly Wage

$41.58

National Total Employment

23,320

Top Metro Avg Salary

$130,060

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $157,750.

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Largest State Market

New York has one of the largest employment markets with 3,730 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Oklahoma City, OK shows an average annual salary of $130,060.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 3,990 jobs.

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Top States for Transportation Inspectors

Ranked by average annual salary. Click the state name to open that state’s ranking page.

State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $157,750 200 Open
District of Columbia DC $115,530 140 Open
Oklahoma OK $107,580 190 Open
North Dakota ND $106,320 60 Open
Washington WA $104,470 420 Open
Idaho ID $100,990 90 Open
Georgia GA $98,810 830 Open
Iowa IA $98,710 100 Open
Wisconsin WI $97,610 100 Open
Maryland MD $96,030 250 Open

Top Metro Areas for Transportation Inspectors

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