In Delaware, transportation inspectors earn $85,310 at the median, or about $41.02 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $125K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Transportation Inspectors salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $39,870, 25th percentile $43,180, median $85,310, 75th percentile $88,130, 90th percentile $125,150. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $125K or more, a $85K spread from bottom to top.
How much do transportation inspectors make in Delaware?▼
The median is $85,310 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,870, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $125,150. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,335/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 27.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a transportation inspectors salary go in Delaware?▼
Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median transportation inspectors salary is worth about $87,488 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do transportation inspectors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
