How much does a transportation inspector make in Kentucky?
$83,970a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Kentucky. That is $40.37 an hour or $6,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.37
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,130Median: $83,970Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $53,670 | $25.80 | |
| Median | $83,970 | $40.37 | |
| 75th | $112,400 | $54.04 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.86 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $120,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $106,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 16. District of Columbia | $89,960 |
| 17. Arkansas | $85,130 |
| 18. North Carolina | $84,470 |
| 19. Kentucky | $83,970 |
| 20. California | $83,000 |
| 21. Colorado | $81,820 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $40.37 ($83,970 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $83,970 against $92,100 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for transportation inspector pay?
Kentucky ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays transportation inspectors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $120,000 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.