Transportation Inspectors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $91,150 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.82
10th percentile $55,230
90th percentile $95,460
Employed locally 3,990
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,230
    25th
    $85,750
    50th (median)
    $91,150
    75th
    $91,150
    90th
    $95,460

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 94% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,900
    Rochester, NY $103,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $75,690
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $64,680
    Syracuse, NY $64,680

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in New York, NY-NJ is $43.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.04 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 6.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $55,230 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,750.