Transportation Inspector Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$100,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $92,100
State Rank
#11 of 44
250 employed here

How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Maryland?

A Transportation Inspector working in Maryland earns a median salary of $100,700 per year, or about $48.41 per hour. That is 9% above the national median of $92,100 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $55,930 while the top 10% make $150,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,990 and $124,590 a year.

Transportation Inspector salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$55,930$26.89
25th percentile (early career)$71,990$34.61
50th percentile (median)$100,700$48.41
75th percentile (experienced)$124,590$59.90
90th percentile (top earners)$150,030$72.13

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 11th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($100,700) 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 Maryland?
The median Transportation Inspector salary in Maryland is $100,700 per year, or about $48.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $55,930 at the entry level to $150,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Transportation Inspectors about 9% more than the national median of $92,100. Maryland ranks 11th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Transportation Inspectors?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $100,700 a year. About 250 Transportation Inspectors are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.