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How much does a transportation inspector make in Albuquerque?

$90,200a year

Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $43.37 an hour or $7,517 a month.

Hourly
$43.37
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
36 of 80
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,170Median: $90,200Highest 10%: $142,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,170$19.79
25th$65,360$31.42
Median$90,200$43.37
75th$113,500$54.55
90th$142,700$68.58

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Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.

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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$101,800
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$62,150
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$56,210
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,840
Bus Driver$46,510
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$45,960
Bus Driver$45,470
Aircraft Service Attendant$45,200
Light Truck Driver$41,710
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,470
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $43.37 ($90,200 a year).

Do transportation inspectors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $90,200 against $92,100 nationally, 2% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $63,690, so Albuquerque pays 42% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for transportation inspector pay?

36 of 80 metro areas with data.

How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,700 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.