Transportation Inspectors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for transportation inspectors is $48.77 an hour ($101,440 a year). About 2,290 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($92,100). Texas ranks 10th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation inspectors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.68 | $43,020 |
| 25% of workers | $35.82 | $74,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.77 | $101,440 |
| 75% of workers | $62.29 | $129,570 |
| 90% of workers | $71.84 | $149,430 |
Transportation Inspectors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $126,010 | 890 |
| Longview | $107,670 | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $92,570 | 480 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $89,230 | 90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82,320 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $73,480 | 50 |
| Laredo | $69,800 | 40 |
| El Paso | $38,480 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $46,210 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $64,810 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,470 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,980 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $79,000 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $56,290 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $60,910 |
| Ship Engineers | $127,810 |
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