Transportation Inspectors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $79,410 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.18
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $137,980
Employed locally 140
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $55,320
    50th (median)
    $79,410
    75th
    $110,300
    90th
    $137,980

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 84% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    Connecticut $80,130
    South Carolina $79,040
    South Dakota $76,960
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,340
    Utah $62,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $62,620

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Salt Lake City, UT is $38.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.53 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,320.