Transportation Inspectors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $112,340 +31% vs national
Median hourly $54.01
10th percentile $42,430
90th percentile $154,880
Employed locally 980
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,430
    25th
    $78,560
    50th (median)
    $112,340
    75th
    $131,060
    90th
    $154,880

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 129% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 29% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,020

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Dallas, TX is $54.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.93 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Dallas, TX is 31% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,430 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,560.