Transportation Inspector Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Transportation Inspectors in Connecticut, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$91,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $92,100
State Rank
#15 of 44
330 employed here

How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Connecticut?

A Transportation Inspector working in Connecticut earns a median salary of $91,520 per year, or about $44.00 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $92,100 for this occupation.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $66,910 while the top 10% make $126,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,290 and $121,600 a year.

Transportation Inspector salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$66,910$32.17
25th percentile (early career)$77,290$37.16
50th percentile (median)$91,520$44.00
75th percentile (experienced)$121,600$58.46
90th percentile (top earners)$126,820$60.97

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 15th out of 44 states and territories for Transportation Inspector pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$123,120
2Iowa$116,850
3Oklahoma$111,070
4Hawaii$108,270
5Alabama$108,140

Working as a Transportation Inspector in Connecticut

Nationally, about 25,000 people work as Transportation Inspectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($91,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Connecticut?
The median Transportation Inspector salary in Connecticut is $91,520 per year, or about $44.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,910 at the entry level to $126,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Transportation Inspectors about 1% less than the national median of $92,100. Connecticut ranks 15th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Transportation Inspectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $91,520 a year. About 330 Transportation Inspectors are employed in Connecticut. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.