Transportation Inspectors Salary
In Oklahoma City, OK, transportation inspectors earn $109,990 at the median, or about $52.88 an hour. The range runs from $105K at the entry level to $157K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.41), which stretches that salary to about $121,657 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,244/month, or 17.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $110K get you in Oklahoma City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Oklahoma City’s Regional Price Parity (90.41). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City sits well above the national pay line for transportation inspectors, local pay runs about 19% higher than the U.S. median of $92K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,244/month, 18.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.41 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oklahoma City offers a genuinely strong financial position for transportation inspectorss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for transportation inspectors in metros near Oklahoma City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $126K | $122K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $93K | $94K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $121K | , |
| St. Louis | $78K | $82K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oklahoma City, OK
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $105K. Mid-career wages sit at $110K. Top earners bring in $157K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
Transportation Inspectors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Transportation Inspectors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $123K | +34% | 170 |
| Iowa | $117K | +27% | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $111K | +21% | 470 |
| Hawaii | $108K | +18% | 150 |
| Alabama | $108K | +17% | 670 |
| North Dakota | $106K | +15% | 60 |
| Washington | $104K | +13% | 490 |
| Kansas | $103K | +12% | 210 |
| Florida | $101K | +10% | 1,630 |
| Texas | $101K | +10% | 2,290 |
| Maryland | $101K | +9% | 250 |
| Georgia | $95K | +3% | 880 |
| New York | $93K | +1% | 3,720 |
| Minnesota | $93K | +1% | 310 |
| Connecticut | $92K | -1% | 330 |
| District of Columbia | $90K | -2% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $85K | -8% | 120 |
| North Carolina | $84K | -8% | 380 |
| Kentucky | $84K | -9% | 260 |
| California | $83K | -10% | 1,790 |
| Colorado | $82K | -11% | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | $82K | -11% | 340 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -13% | 440 |
| Indiana | $80K | -13% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $80K | -14% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $78K | -15% | 420 |
| Oregon | $78K | -15% | 250 |
| Louisiana | $77K | -16% | 130 |
| Ohio | $77K | -16% | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $75K | -18% | 120 |
| South Dakota | $70K | -24% | 100 |
| Virginia | $69K | -26% | 330 |
| Missouri | $65K | -30% | 380 |
| Utah | $64K | -30% | 210 |
| Maine | $64K | -31% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $64K | -31% | 230 |
| Montana | $63K | -32% | 180 |
| Arizona | $62K | -32% | 830 |
| West Virginia | $59K | -36% | 90 |
| Idaho | $54K | -41% | 170 |
| Nevada | $50K | -46% | 430 |
| New Jersey | $49K | -47% | 930 |
| Illinois | $48K | -48% | 1,130 |
| Michigan | $36K | -61% | 540 |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a transportation inspector afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oklahoma City?
Yes — at the median salary of $110K, rent takes 18.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,244/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for transportation inspectors in Oklahoma City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new transportation inspectors typically earn — is $105K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,322/month. At HUD’s $1,244/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is transportation inspector a high-paying job in Oklahoma City?
Local pay is 19% above the national median — $110K here vs. $92K nationally.
How does Oklahoma City compare to the national average for transportation inspectors?
Oklahoma City pays $110K median vs. the U.S. average of $92K — that’s +19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.41), the purchasing-power equivalent is $122K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do transportation inspectors make in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median is $109,990 a year, that works out to about $53 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $105,370, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $157,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $110K enough to live in Oklahoma City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,753/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 18.4% 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 Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has a Regional Price Parity of 90.41 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median transportation inspectors salary is worth about $121,657 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.