Transportation Inspectors Salary in Texas
In Texas, transportation inspectors earn $84,180 at the median, or about $40.47 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $137K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $84K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $137K or more, a $102K spread from bottom to top.
Transportation Inspectors salary by metro in Texas
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $112K | +33% | 980 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $81K | -4% | 90 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $80K | -5% | 560 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $78K | -7% | 140 |
| Corpus Christi | $78K | -7% | 40 |
| Killeen-Temple | $77K | -9% | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $50K | -41% | 40 |
| El Paso | $45K | -46% | 60 |
| Laredo | $37K | -56% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do transportation inspectors make in Texas?
The median is $84,180 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,470, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $137,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,634/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 25.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a transportation inspectors salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median transportation inspectors salary is worth about $92,010 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do transportation inspectors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.