How much does a transportation inspector make in Houston?
$92,570a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $44.50 an hour or $7,714 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $92,570Highest 10%: $141,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $62,520 | $30.06 | |
| Median | $92,570 | $44.50 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.76 | |
| 90th | $141,800 | $68.16 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $89,230 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,480 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $44.50 ($92,570 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $92,570 against $92,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $101,400, so Houston pays 9% less.
Where does Houston rank for transportation inspector pay?
34 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,800 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.