Transportation Inspectors pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,430 or more. The middle half of transportation inspectors in Baton Rouge earn between $86,060 and $136,990.
- $61K10th
- $86K25th
- $105KMedian
- $137K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,360 | $9,030 | $52.10 |
| Median | $105,370 | $8,781 | $50.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,060 | $7,172 | $41.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,990 | $11,416 | $65.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Transportation Inspectors pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Transportation inspectors in Baton Rouge earn 34% more than the Louisiana average ($81,140) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($88,540). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $92,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $108,360 | $105,370 | $61,110 | $149,430 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $81,140 | $77,460 | $29,160 | $136,990 | 130 |
| United States | $88,540 | $92,100 | $40,330 | $138,670 | 24,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Transportation Inspectors salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $108,360, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $82,197 a year, or $6,850 a month and $3,161 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for transportation inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $108,360 buys what about $119,365 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Transportation Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Jackson, MS$98,480
- Beaumont, TX$69,090
- Pensacola, FL$80,840
- Longview, TX$86,720
- Houston, TX$96,060
- Memphis, TN$111,380
Highest-paying cities for transportation inspectors
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,300).
- Anchorage, AK$128,300
- Minneapolis, MN$127,870
- Seattle, WA$122,750
- Oklahoma City, OK$122,140
- Orlando, FL$118,170
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Transportation Inspectors salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do transportation inspectors make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$52.10 an hour on average, and $50.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level transportation inspectors salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the transportation inspectors take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $82,197 a year ($6,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,360.
Do transportation inspectors earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($88,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6051; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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