Transportation Inspectors Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $107,670 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.77
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $107,670
Employed locally 30
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $72,160
    50th (median)
    $107,670
    75th
    $107,670
    90th
    $107,670

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 165% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 65% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,020

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,730
    Light Truck Drivers $35,470
    Bus Drivers, School $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Longview, TX is $51.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.77 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Longview, TX is 25.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,160.