Transportation Inspector Salary in Nevada (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$50,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-46% vs US median
US median $92,100
State Rank
#41 of 44
430 employed here

How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Nevada?

Transportation Inspectors in Nevada take home a median of $50,060 annually — roughly $24.07 an hour — which runs 46% below the national median of $92,100.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $44,670 while the top 10% make $119,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,800 and $91,710 a year.

Transportation Inspector salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,670$21.48
25th percentile (early career)$46,800$22.50
50th percentile (median)$50,060$24.07
75th percentile (experienced)$91,710$44.09
90th percentile (top earners)$119,100$57.26

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 41st 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 Nevada

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 Nevada pay ($50,060) 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 Nevada?
The median Transportation Inspector salary in Nevada is $50,060 per year, or about $24.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,670 at the entry level to $119,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Transportation Inspectors about 46% less than the national median of $92,100. Nevada ranks 41st out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Transportation Inspectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,060 a year. About 430 Transportation Inspectors are employed in Nevada. 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 Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.