How much does a transportation inspector make in Denver?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $58.37 an hour or $10,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.37
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,750Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 25th | $66,790 | $32.11 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.37 | |
| 75th | $133,900 | $64.35 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.43 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $58.37 ($121,400 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $121,400 against $92,100 nationally, 32% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $81,820, so Denver pays 48% more.
Where does Denver rank for transportation inspector pay?
6 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,700 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.