Texas Median
$101,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $92,100
State Rank
#10 of 44
2,290 employed here
How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Texas?
A Transportation Inspector working in Texas earns a median salary of $101,440 per year, or about $48.77 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $92,100 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $43,020 while the top 10% make $149,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,500 and $129,570 a year.
Transportation Inspector salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,020 | $20.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,500 | $35.82 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $101,440 | $48.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $129,570 | $62.29 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $149,430 | $71.84 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 10th out of 44 states and territories for Transportation Inspector pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Transportation Inspector salary in other states
Alaska $123,120Iowa $116,850Oklahoma $111,070Hawaii $108,270Alabama $108,140North Dakota $106,330Washington $104,250Kansas $103,380Florida $101,470Maryland $100,700Georgia $95,030New York $93,420Minnesota $92,860Connecticut $91,520District of Columbia $89,960Arkansas $85,130North Carolina $84,470Kentucky $83,970California $83,000Colorado $81,820Pennsylvania $81,550South Carolina $80,490Indiana $80,330Massachusetts $79,650Tennessee $78,430Oregon $78,110Louisiana $77,460Ohio $77,010Wisconsin $75,260South Dakota $70,080Virginia $68,610Missouri $64,690Utah $64,480Maine $63,750New Mexico $63,690Montana $62,810Arizona $62,250West Virginia $58,670Idaho $54,330Nevada $50,060New Jersey $49,250Illinois $47,990Michigan $35,890
Working as a Transportation Inspector in Texas
Nationally, about 25,000 people work as Transportation Inspectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($101,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Transportation Inspector make in Texas?
The median Transportation Inspector salary in Texas is $101,440 per year, or about $48.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,020 at the entry level to $149,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Transportation Inspectors about 10% more than the national median of $92,100. Texas ranks 10th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Transportation Inspectors?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $101,440 a year. About 2,290 Transportation Inspectors are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.