Transportation Inspectors Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $65,420 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $123,450
Employed locally 70
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $65,420
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $83,930
    90th
    $123,450

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 96% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 4% below 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $134,410
    Oklahoma $104,490
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $101,210

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Tulsa, OK is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.35 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Tulsa, OK is 23.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,420.