Transportation Inspectors Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $80,130 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $65,280
90th percentile $146,850
Employed locally 140
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,280
    25th
    $73,300
    50th (median)
    $80,130
    75th
    $107,760
    90th
    $146,850

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 86% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 14% below 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
    District of Columbia $103,970
    Connecticut $80,130
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,690

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,330
    Light Truck Drivers $44,530
    Bus Drivers, School $59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Hartford, CT is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.69 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Hartford, CT is 6.6% below 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $65,280 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,300.