How much does a transportation inspector make in Portland?
$107,800a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $51.85 an hour or $8,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.85
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,840Median: $107,800Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 25th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| Median | $107,800 | $51.85 | |
| 75th | $139,400 | $67.03 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.95 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $51.85 ($107,800 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $107,800 against $92,100 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,110, so Portland pays 38% more.
Where does Portland rank for transportation inspector pay?
12 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,000 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.