Transportation Inspectors Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $45,220 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 60
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $29,950
    50th (median)
    $45,220
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $77,940

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 77% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 23% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,980
    Light Truck Drivers$34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$48,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in El Paso, TX is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in El Paso, TX is 47.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,950.