Transportation Inspectors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $45,960 -46.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $131,890
Employed locally 790
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $35,760
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $93,850
    90th
    $131,890

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 54% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 46% 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
    Tucson, AZ $78,480

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Phoenix, AZ is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.36 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 46.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,760.