Transportation Inspectors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $91,330 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $42,140
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 130
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,140
    25th
    $56,830
    50th (median)
    $91,330
    75th
    $125,310
    90th
    $134,430

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 128% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 28% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Florida $86,770
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,770
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $77,640
    Jacksonville, FL $66,370

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,760
    Light Truck Drivers $39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Tampa, FL is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.85 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Tampa, FL is 6.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,140 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,830.