Transportation Inspectors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $111,110 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.42
10th percentile $74,390
90th percentile $139,510
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,390
    25th
    $84,900
    50th (median)
    $111,110
    75th
    $127,190
    90th
    $139,510

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 132% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 32% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $118,790
    Columbia, SC $106,850
    District of Columbia $103,970
    Georgia $98,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,420
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,670

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,330
    Light Truck Drivers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Des Moines, IA is $53.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.07 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Des Moines, IA is 29.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $74,390 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,900.