Transportation Inspectors Salary in Tennessee

Transportation inspectors in Tennessee earn the most in Memphis (average $111,380 a year) and the least in Nashville ($94,810), across the 2 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $78,420 and the median at $78,430 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in Tennessee

Memphis$111,380
Nashville$94,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Memphis	$111,380	$115,920	$88,610	$87,186	92
Nashville	$94,810	$85,360	$80,480	$75,529	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. 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 Tennessee

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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