Transportation Inspectors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $64,990 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $55,180
90th percentile $105,930
Employed locally 50
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,180
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $90,790
    90th
    $105,930

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 92% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 8% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,690
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $64,680
    Syracuse, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Buffalo, NY is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.06 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Buffalo, NY is 24.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $55,180 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.