How much does a transportation inspector make in Atlanta?
$107,600a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $51.75 an hour or $8,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.75
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,840Median: $107,600Highest 10%: $153,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| 25th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| Median | $107,600 | $51.75 | |
| 75th | $140,000 | $67.29 | |
| 90th | $153,600 | $73.86 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $51.75 ($107,600 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $107,600 against $92,100 nationally, 17% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $95,030, so Atlanta pays 13% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for transportation inspector pay?
14 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.