Transportation Inspectors Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $120,640 +40.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.00
10th percentile $36,170
90th percentile $154,770
Employed locally 50
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,170
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $120,640
    75th
    $146,620
    90th
    $154,770

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 175% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 75% 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
    Jackson, MS $93,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $73,180
    Jacksonville, FL $66,370

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Wichita, KS is $58.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.83 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Wichita, KS is 40.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $36,170 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.