How much does a transportation inspector make in New York?
$93,420a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in New York. That is $44.91 an hour or $7,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.91
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,620Median: $93,420Highest 10%: $97,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| 25th | $93,420 | $44.91 | |
| Median | $93,420 | $44.91 | |
| 75th | $93,420 | $44.91 | |
| 90th | $97,840 | $47.04 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $93,420 |
| Rochester, NY | $89,230 |
| Albany, NY | $85,960 |
| Buffalo, NY | $66,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $66,620 |
| Syracuse, NY | $66,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 10. Texas | $101,400 |
| 11. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 12. Georgia | $95,030 |
| 13. New York | $93,420 |
| 14. Minnesota | $92,860 |
| 15. Connecticut | $91,520 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $89,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $44.91 ($93,420 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $93,420 against $92,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for transportation inspector pay?
New York ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in New York 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.