Transportation Inspectors Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,660 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.28
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $91,290
Employed locally 70
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,350
    50th (median)
    $54,660
    75th
    $63,000
    90th
    $91,290

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers$70,010
    Light Truck Drivers$45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Eastern New Mexico is $26.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.89 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Eastern New Mexico is 36.3% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,350.