How much does a transportation inspector make in Seattle?
$129,500a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $62.25 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.25
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,270Median: $129,500Highest 10%: $172,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,270 | $33.78 | |
| 25th | $95,160 | $45.75 | |
| Median | $129,500 | $62.25 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.13 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.89 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| Portland, OR | $107,800 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $62.25 ($129,500 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $129,500 against $92,100 nationally, 41% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $104,300, so Seattle pays 24% more.
Where does Seattle rank for transportation inspector pay?
3 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,400 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.