Transportation Inspectors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for transportation inspectors is $44.91 an hour ($93,420 a year). About 3,720 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($92,100). New York ranks 13th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation inspectors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.03 | $66,620 |
| 25% of workers | $44.91 | $93,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.91 | $93,420 |
| 75% of workers | $44.91 | $93,420 |
| 90% of workers | $47.04 | $97,840 |
Transportation Inspectors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $93,420 | 4,000 |
| Rochester | $89,230 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $85,960 | 80 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $66,620 | 50 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $66,620 | 30 |
| Syracuse | $66,620 | 40 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $49,990 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $79,460 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $80,000 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,040 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $42,000 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $109,220 |
| Ship Engineers | $133,640 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,920 |
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