Transportation Inspectors Salary in New Mexico

Transportation inspectors in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $88,450 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($60,880), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $69,420 and the median at $63,690 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$88,450
Las Cruces$60,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$88,450	$90,200	$65,360	$68,051	96
Las Cruces	$60,880	$61,550	$38,370	$49,401	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Transportation Inspectors salary in other states

Transportation Inspectors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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.
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.

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