Transportation Inspectors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $61,550 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $88,310
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $75,360
    90th
    $88,310

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 111% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 11% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $119,040
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $105,780
    Albuquerque, NM $99,750
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,120
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $76,820
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $71,670

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Las Cruces, NM is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.46 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 28.2% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.