How much does a transportation inspector make in Colorado?
$81,820a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Colorado. That is $39.34 an hour or $6,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.34
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,470Median: $81,820Highest 10%: $148,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| Median | $81,820 | $39.34 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.19 | |
| 90th | $148,800 | $71.55 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $121,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 18. North Carolina | $84,470 |
| 19. Kentucky | $83,970 |
| 20. California | $83,000 |
| 21. Colorado | $81,820 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 23. South Carolina | $80,490 |
| 24. Indiana | $80,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $39.34 ($81,820 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $81,820 against $92,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Colorado rank for transportation inspector pay?
Colorado ranks 21 of 44 states.
Which city in Colorado pays transportation inspectors the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $121,400 a year.
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.