Transportation Inspectors pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for transportation inspectors is $23.68 an hour ($49,250 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 47% lower than the U.S. median ($92,100). New Jersey ranks 42nd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation inspectors in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.79 | $37,010 |
| 25% of workers | $21.64 | $45,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.68 | $49,250 |
| 75% of workers | $38.56 | $80,190 |
| 90% of workers | $50.81 | $105,680 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $49,140 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $81,760 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,210 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $86,550 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $35,350 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,100 |
| Aircraft Service Attendants | $46,210 |
| Passenger Attendants | $39,760 |
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