Transportation Inspectors Salary in New York

Transportation inspectors in New York earn the most in Rochester (average $99,170 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($69,690), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the transportation inspectors average at $91,220 and the median at $93,420 for 3,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,540.

Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in New York

Rochester$99,170
Albany$88,030
New York$87,670
Buffalo$74,240
Kiryas Joel$70,880
Syracuse$69,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$99,170	$89,230	$66,620	$73,694	97
Albany	$88,030	$85,960	$66,620	$66,522	100
New York	$87,670	$93,420	$87,890	$66,289	113
Buffalo	$74,240	$66,620	$63,250	$57,580	96
Kiryas Joel	$70,880	$66,620	$50,190	$55,401	109
Syracuse	$69,690	$66,620	$58,250	$54,629	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Transportation Inspectors salary in other states

Transportation Inspectors salary by city and state

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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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