Transportation Inspectors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $78,480 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $52,870
90th percentile $88,580
Employed locally 80
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,870
    25th
    $77,390
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $79,120
    90th
    $88,580

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 116% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 16% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,960

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Tucson, AZ is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.59 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Tucson, AZ is 8.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $52,870 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,390.