How much does a transportation inspector make in Portland?
$80,860a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $38.88 an hour or $6,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.88
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,930Median: $80,860Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| Median | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| 75th | $150,400 | $72.32 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.36 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Crane and Tower Operator | $74,650 |
| Captain | $74,140 |
| Bus Driver | $63,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,900 |
| Bus Driver | $51,910 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $50,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $48,430 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,270 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $45,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $38.88 ($80,860 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $80,860 against $92,100 nationally, 12% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,750, so Portland pays 27% more.
Where does Portland rank for transportation inspector pay?
54 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 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.