How much does a transportation inspector make in Pennsylvania?
$81,550a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Pennsylvania. That is $39.21 an hour or $6,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.21
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,030Median: $81,550Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,030 | $26.46 | |
| 25th | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| Median | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.37 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,620 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 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 |
| 25. Massachusetts | $79,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $39.21 ($81,550 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $81,550 against $92,100 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for transportation inspector pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays transportation inspectors the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $91,620 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.