Transportation Inspectors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $99,750 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.96
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $139,940
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $84,990
    50th (median)
    $99,750
    75th
    $125,380
    90th
    $139,940

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 147% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 47% above 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $119,040
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $105,780
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,120
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $76,820
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $71,670
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,650
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Albuquerque, NM is $47.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.58 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 16.3% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,990.