In West Virginia, transportation inspectors earn $50,770 at the median, or about $24.41 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Transportation Inspectors salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $41,990, 25th percentile $45,830, median $50,770, 75th percentile $95,220, 90th percentile $122,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
How much do transportation inspectors make in West Virginia?▼
The median is $50,770 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,990, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $122,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,424/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 29.4% 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 West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $57,026 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.
