Transportation Inspectors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $80,260 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $134,320
Employed locally 560
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $80,260
    75th
    $123,680
    90th
    $134,320

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 100% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 0% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $112,340
    Longview, TX $107,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,230
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,020

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Houston, TX is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.16 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Houston, TX is 6.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.