Transportation Inspectors Salary in Oregon

Transportation inspectors in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $106,960 a year) and the least in Salem ($91,380), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $90,390 and the median at $78,110 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$106,960
Salem$91,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$106,960	$107,840	$76,820	$76,019	105
Salem	$91,380	$81,140	$73,740	$66,421	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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 Oregon

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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