Transportation Inspectors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $123,780 +44.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.51
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $154,960
Employed locally 370
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $98,010
    50th (median)
    $123,780
    75th
    $138,400
    90th
    $154,960

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 143% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 43% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $122,920

    Nearby metros — Transportation Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,560
    Michigan $81,470
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $42,740

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Atlanta, GA is $59.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.86 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Atlanta, GA is 44.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,010.