Transportation Inspectors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $80,840 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $106,200
Employed locally 90
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $41,100
    50th (median)
    $80,840
    75th
    $84,600
    90th
    $106,200

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 83% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 17% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $112,340
    Longview, TX $107,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,230
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,020

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Austin, TX is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.82 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Austin, TX is 5.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,100.