Transportation Inspectors Salary in Ohio

Transportation inspectors in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $114,210 a year) and the least in Cleveland ($80,220), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $88,950 and the median at $77,010 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$114,210
Columbus$97,620
Dayton$90,590
Cleveland$80,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$114,210	$120,000	$96,500	$84,415	95
Columbus	$97,620	$87,550	$65,600	$72,816	95
Dayton	$90,590	$89,330	$62,230	$68,239	93
Cleveland	$80,220	$63,970	$37,700	$61,488	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Transportation Inspectors salary in other states

Transportation Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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