Transportation Inspectors Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $103,880 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.94
10th percentile $56,550
90th percentile $151,380
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,550
    25th
    $64,680
    50th (median)
    $103,880
    75th
    $135,010
    90th
    $151,380

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 140% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,150
    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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,520
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Bus Drivers, School $51,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Rochester, NY is $49.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.32 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Rochester, NY is 21.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $56,550 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,680.