How much does a transportation inspector make in Massachusetts?
$79,650a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Massachusetts. That is $38.29 an hour or $6,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.29
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $79,650Highest 10%: $113,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $41,420 | $19.91 | |
| Median | $79,650 | $38.29 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.90 | |
| 90th | $113,800 | $54.69 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $103,400 |
| Providence, RI | $39,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 22. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 23. South Carolina | $80,490 |
| 24. Indiana | $80,330 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $79,650 |
| 26. Tennessee | $78,430 |
| 27. Oregon | $78,110 |
| 28. Louisiana | $77,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $38.29 ($79,650 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $79,650 against $92,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for transportation inspector pay?
Massachusetts ranks 25 of 44 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays transportation inspectors the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $103,400 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.