Aviation Inspectors Salary by State
The national median pay for aviation inspectors is $92,100 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,890 in Michigan to $123,120 in Alaska. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,330
- 25th percentile
- $58,780
- Median
- $92,100
- 75th percentile
- $108,890
- Top 10%
- $138,670
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”). About 24,500 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $123,120 | +34% | $81,540 | $164,260 | 170 |
| 2 | Iowa | $116,850 | +27% | $54,250 | $159,730 | 60 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $111,070 | +21% | $107,370 | $139,840 | 470 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $108,270 | +18% | $51,960 | $151,670 | 150 |
| 5 | Alabama | $108,140 | +17% | $69,150 | $112,530 | 670 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $106,330 | +15% | $68,500 | $136,990 | 60 |
| 7 | Washington | $104,250 | +13% | $70,270 | $167,420 | 490 |
| 8 | Kansas | $103,380 | +12% | $39,850 | $132,830 | 210 |
| 9 | Florida | $101,470 | +10% | $54,300 | $141,460 | 1,630 |
| 10 | Texas | $101,440 | +10% | $43,020 | $149,430 | 2,290 |
| 11 | Maryland | $100,700 | +9% | $55,930 | $150,030 | 250 |
| 12 | Georgia | $95,030 | +3% | $40,460 | $141,150 | 880 |
| 13 | New York | $93,420 | +1% | $66,620 | $97,840 | 3,720 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $92,860 | +1% | $35,050 | $151,850 | 310 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $91,520 | −1% | $66,910 | $126,820 | 330 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $89,960 | −2% | $56,820 | $185,220 | 150 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $85,130 | −8% | $35,460 | $119,180 | 120 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $84,470 | −8% | $35,220 | $136,970 | 380 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $83,970 | −9% | $42,130 | $136,990 | 260 |
| 20 | California | $83,000 | −10% | $40,790 | $144,460 | 1,790 |
| 21 | Colorado | $81,820 | −11% | $37,470 | $148,820 | 460 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $81,550 | −11% | $55,030 | $161,470 | 340 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $80,490 | −13% | $67,920 | $100,420 | 440 |
| 24 | Indiana | $80,330 | −13% | $36,430 | $134,720 | 250 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $79,650 | −14% | $39,010 | $113,760 | Not published |
| 26 | Tennessee | $78,430 | −15% | $40,410 | $135,220 | 420 |
| 27 | Oregon | $78,110 | −15% | $48,840 | $140,030 | 250 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $77,460 | −16% | $29,160 | $136,990 | 130 |
| 29 | Ohio | $77,010 | −16% | $37,700 | $143,040 | 430 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $75,260 | −18% | $69,050 | $134,670 | 120 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $70,080 | −24% | $47,340 | $141,130 | 100 |
| 32 | Virginia | $68,610 | −26% | $47,540 | $142,480 | 330 |
| 33 | Missouri | $64,690 | −30% | $44,370 | $136,970 | 380 |
| 34 | Utah | $64,480 | −30% | $41,970 | $140,470 | 210 |
| 35 | Maine | $63,750 | −31% | $42,420 | $159,830 | 90 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $63,690 | −31% | $33,360 | $113,460 | 230 |
| 37 | Montana | $62,810 | −32% | $37,860 | $124,850 | 180 |
| 38 | Arizona | $62,250 | −32% | $34,800 | $132,270 | 830 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $58,670 | −36% | $44,490 | $128,670 | 90 |
| 40 | Idaho | $54,330 | −41% | $39,800 | $156,640 | 170 |
| 41 | Nevada | $50,060 | −46% | $44,670 | $119,100 | 430 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $49,250 | −47% | $37,010 | $105,680 | 930 |
| 43 | Illinois | $47,990 | −48% | $36,500 | $129,600 | 1,130 |
| 44 | Michigan | $35,890 | −61% | $33,440 | $139,390 | 540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Transportation Inspectors”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Aviation Inspectors salary questions
Which state pays aviation inspectors the most?
Alaska, with a median of $123,120 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $92,100). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays aviation inspectors the least?
Michigan, with a median of $35,890 a year (−61% vs. national).
Where do most aviation inspectors work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,720, with a median of $93,420.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.