Transportation Inspectors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,620 -27% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $161,050
Employed locally 70
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $62,620
    75th
    $128,500
    90th
    $161,050

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 71% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 29% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $119,040
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $105,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $101,440
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,670
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,770

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,660
    Light Truck Drivers $44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Portland, ME is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.36 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Portland, ME is 27% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.