How much does a transportation inspector make in Dallas?
$126,000a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $60.58 an hour or $10,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.58
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,040Median: $126,000Highest 10%: $157,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 25th | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| Median | $126,000 | $60.58 | |
| 75th | $137,300 | $66.01 | |
| 90th | $157,900 | $75.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| Houston, TX | $92,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $89,230 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,480 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $60.58 ($126,000 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $126,000 against $92,100 nationally, 37% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $101,400, so Dallas pays 24% more.
Where does Dallas rank for transportation inspector pay?
5 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,900 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.