How much does a transportation inspector make in New Jersey?
$49,250a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in New Jersey. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.68
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,010Median: $49,250Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| Median | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| 75th | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.81 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $93,420 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 39. West Virginia | $58,670 |
| 40. Idaho | $54,330 |
| 41. Nevada | $50,060 |
| 42. New Jersey | $49,250 |
| 43. Illinois | $47,990 |
| 44. Michigan | $35,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.68 ($49,250 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $49,250 against $92,100 nationally, 47% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for transportation inspector pay?
New Jersey ranks 42 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays transportation inspectors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $93,420 a year.
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.