Transportation Inspectors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $118,790 +38.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.11
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $158,500
Employed locally 290
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $78,670
    50th (median)
    $118,790
    75th
    $140,100
    90th
    $158,500

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 116% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,880
    Alaska $138,030
    Oklahoma City, OK $134,410
    Anchorage, AK $131,060
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $123,780

    Nearby metros — Transportation Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $119,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,940
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $106,850
    Columbia, SC $106,850
    District of Columbia $103,970
    Wisconsin $100,310

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,880
    Light Truck Drivers$47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,560
    Flight Attendants$61,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Denver, CO is $57.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.43 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Denver, CO is 38.5% above the national median of $85,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Inspectors in Denver?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,670.