Transportation Inspectors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $93,950 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.17
10th percentile $58,350
90th percentile $140,210
Employed locally 50
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,350
    25th
    $76,900
    50th (median)
    $93,950
    75th
    $118,930
    90th
    $140,210

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 123% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,880
    Wichita, KS $120,640
    Wisconsin $100,310
    Winston-Salem, NC $76,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,520

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Milwaukee, WI is $45.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.87 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $58,350 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,900.