In Nebraska, transportation inspectors earn $82,720 at the median, or about $39.77 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $127K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Transportation Inspectors salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $62,320, 25th percentile $79,550, median $82,720, 75th percentile $105,250, 90th percentile $126,610. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $127K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.
How much do transportation inspectors make in Nebraska?▼
The median is $82,720 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,320, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $126,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Nebraska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,240/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 21.2% 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 Nebraska?▼
Nebraska 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 $91,860 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.
