Aviation Inspectors Salary in Kentucky
Aviation Inspectors in Kentucky earn a median of $83,970 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,130; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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Aviation Inspectors pay in Kentucky
How much do aviation inspectors make in Kentucky?
The median is $83,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,130 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 44 (−9% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.