SOC 53-6051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Transportation Inspectors is $85,758 per year ($41.23/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $58,656 and $105,019 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $137,114 per year. There are approximately 23,320 transportation inspectors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $19.27 | $40,082 |
| P25 | $28.20 | $58,656 |
| P50MEDIAN | $41.23 | $85,758 |
| P75 | $50.49 | $105,019 |
| P90 | $65.92 | $137,114 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Transportation Inspectors is $85,758 per year ($41.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $58,656 and $105,019 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Transportation Inspectors is $137,114 per year ($65.92/hr). The 75th percentile is $105,019 per year.
Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn approximately $40,082 per year ($19.27/hr). The 25th percentile is $58,656 per year.
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