How much does a transportation inspector make in Texas?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in Texas. That is $48.77 an hour or $8,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.77
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,020Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $149,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,020 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.77 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.29 | |
| 90th | $149,400 | $71.84 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| Longview, TX | $107,700 |
| Houston, TX | $92,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $89,230 |
| Austin, TX | $82,320 |
| Beaumont, TX | $73,480 |
| Laredo, TX | $69,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 7. Washington | $104,300 |
| 8. Kansas | $103,400 |
| 9. Florida | $101,500 |
| 10. Texas | $101,400 |
| 11. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 12. Georgia | $95,030 |
| 13. New York | $93,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.77 ($101,400 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $101,400 against $92,100 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Texas rank for transportation inspector pay?
Texas ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays transportation inspectors the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $126,000 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.