Transportation Inspectors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $93,660 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.03
10th percentile $67,570
90th percentile $138,490
Employed locally 50
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,570
    25th
    $70,500
    50th (median)
    $93,660
    75th
    $117,190
    90th
    $138,490

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 155% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 55% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $101,440

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,560
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Jackson, MS is $45.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.85 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Jackson, MS is 9.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $67,570 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,500.