Transportation Inspectors Salary in South Carolina

Transportation inspectors in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $109,680 a year) and the least in Greenville ($83,970), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $84,170 and the median at $80,490 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$109,680
Greenville$83,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$109,680	$115,210	$88,610	$81,242	94
Greenville	$83,970	$81,550	$79,210	$64,651	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 South Carolina

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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