Transportation Inspectors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $78,390 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.69
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $136,320
Employed locally 140
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $78,390
    75th
    $108,370
    90th
    $136,320

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 106% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 6% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $112,340
    Longview, TX $107,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,840
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,230
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,020

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,520
    Light Truck Drivers $39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in San Antonio, TX is $37.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.87 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.