Transportation Inspectors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $75,690 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.39
10th percentile $47,650
90th percentile $126,480
Employed locally 70
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,650
    25th
    $58,050
    50th (median)
    $75,690
    75th
    $109,990
    90th
    $126,480

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 88% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,880
    Alaska $138,030
    Oklahoma City, OK $134,410
    Anchorage, AK $131,060
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $123,780

    Nearby metros — Transportation Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,900
    Rochester, NY $103,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,150
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $64,680
    Syracuse, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Albany, NY is $36.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Albany, NY is 11.7% below the national median of $85,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Inspectors in Albany?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,650 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,050.