Transportation Inspectors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $115,110 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $55.34
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $144,520
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $83,740
    50th (median)
    $115,110
    75th
    $125,900
    90th
    $144,520

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 136% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 36% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,900
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $101,210
    Nevada $97,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,420

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Richmond, VA is $55.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.79 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Richmond, VA is 34.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,740.