How much does a transportation inspector make in Columbus?
$87,550a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $42.09 an hour or $7,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.09
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $87,550Highest 10%: $147,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| Median | $87,550 | $42.09 | |
| 75th | $128,300 | $61.67 | |
| 90th | $147,300 | $70.80 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| Cincinnati, OH | $120,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,970 |
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How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $42.09 ($87,550 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $87,550 against $92,100 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,010, so Columbus pays 14% more.
Where does Columbus rank for transportation inspector pay?
41 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,300 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.