Transportation Inspectors Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $49,840 -41.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $32,810
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,810
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $70,310
    90th
    $78,220

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 76% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,840
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,230

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,950
    Light Truck Drivers $39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Beaumont, TX is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.11 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Beaumont, TX is 41.9% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,810 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.