Transportation Inspectors Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $77,020 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $61,430
90th percentile $103,490
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,430
    25th
    $75,430
    50th (median)
    $77,020
    75th
    $89,220
    90th
    $103,490

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 115% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 15% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,230

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,330
    Light Truck Drivers $37,290
    Bus Drivers, School $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Killeen, TX is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.75 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Killeen, TX is 10.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $61,430 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,430.