How much does a transportation inspector make in Tennessee?
$78,430a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Tennessee. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $78,430Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| Median | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $97,450 | $46.85 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $65.01 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $115,900 |
| Nashville, TN | $85,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 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 |
| 29. Ohio | $77,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $37.71 ($78,430 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $78,430 against $92,100 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for transportation inspector pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays transportation inspectors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $115,900 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.