Transportation Inspectors Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $37,430 -56.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 80
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $37,430
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $80,950

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 60% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 40% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,480
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,970
    Light Truck Drivers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Laredo, TX is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Laredo, TX is 56.3% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.