Transportation Inspector Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$64,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $92,100
State Rank
#34 of 44
210 employed here

How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Utah?

A Transportation Inspector working in Utah earns a median salary of $64,480 per year, or about $31.00 per hour. That is 30% below the national median of $92,100 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $41,970 while the top 10% make $140,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,750 and $100,420 a year.

Transportation Inspector salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,970$20.18
25th percentile (early career)$49,750$23.92
50th percentile (median)$64,480$31.00
75th percentile (experienced)$100,420$48.28
90th percentile (top earners)$140,470$67.53

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 34th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($64,480) 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 Utah?
The median Transportation Inspector salary in Utah is $64,480 per year, or about $31.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,970 at the entry level to $140,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Transportation Inspectors about 30% less than the national median of $92,100. Utah ranks 34th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Transportation Inspectors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,480 a year. About 210 Transportation Inspectors are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.