Transportation Inspectors pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,440 or more. The middle half of transportation inspectors in Indianapolis earn between $69,990 and $134,720.
- $41K10th
- $70K25th
- $107KMedian
- $135K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,200 | $8,350 | $48.17 |
| Median | $107,330 | $8,944 | $51.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,990 | $5,832 | $33.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,720 | $11,227 | $64.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Transportation Inspectors pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Transportation inspectors in Indianapolis earn 20% more than the Indiana average ($83,380) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($88,540). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $92,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $100,200 | $107,330 | $41,140 | $142,440 | 80 |
| Indiana | $83,380 | $80,330 | $36,430 | $134,720 | 250 |
| United States | $88,540 | $92,100 | $40,330 | $138,670 | 24,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Transportation Inspectors salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $100,200, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $74,341 a year, or $6,195 a month and $2,859 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for transportation inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $100,200 buys what about $104,707 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Transportation Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$114,210
- Dayton, OH$90,590
- Louisville, KY$102,430
- Chicago, IL$73,830
- Columbus, OH$97,620
- Springfield, IL$79,530
Highest-paying cities for transportation inspectors
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,300).
- Anchorage, AK$128,300
- Minneapolis, MN$127,870
- Seattle, WA$122,750
- Oklahoma City, OK$122,140
- Orlando, FL$118,170
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Transportation Inspectors salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do transportation inspectors make an hour in Indianapolis?
$48.17 an hour on average, and $51.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level transportation inspectors salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the transportation inspectors take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $74,341 a year ($6,195 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,200. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do transportation inspectors earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($88,540).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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