Transportation Inspectors Salary in Kentucky

Transportation Inspectorss in Kentucky have a median annual salary of $83,970, which works out to about $40.37 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $53,670 to $112,400, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Transportation Inspectors pay in Kentucky at a glance

Median annual salary

$83,970

Median hourly wage

$40.37/hr

Average annual salary

$85,350

Average hourly wage

$41.03/hr

25th percentile

$53,670

75th percentile

$112,400

10th percentile

$42,130

90th percentile

$136,990

People employed

260

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid transportation inspectors roles in Kentucky.

10th percentile
$42,130
25th percentile
$53,670
Median percentile
$83,970
75th percentile
$112,400
90th percentile
$136,990

Kentucky vs U.S. salary

The median salary for transportation inspectors roles in Kentucky is about 8.8% below the U.S. median of $92,100 for the same occupation.

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How much does a transportation inspectors make in Kentucky?

Half of transportation inspectors roles in Kentucky report earning more than $83,970 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $85,350 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $53,670 and a quarter are above $112,400, so most transportation inspectors pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect transportation inspectors pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.