Transportation Inspectors pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,370 or more. The middle half of transportation inspectors in San Juan earn between $28,960 and $51,140.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $33KMedian
- $51K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,380 | $3,698 | $21.34 |
| Median | $33,350 | $2,779 | $16.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,960 | $2,413 | $13.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,140 | $4,262 | $24.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Transportation Inspectors pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Transportation inspectors in San Juan earn 10% more than the Puerto Rico average ($40,330) and 50% less than the U.S. average ($88,540). At the median the gap is -64% against the U.S. median of $92,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $44,380 | $33,350 | $27,610 | $105,370 | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | $40,330 | $29,760 | $26,250 | $59,750 | 250 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for transportation inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Transportation Inspectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$101,480
- Palm Bay, FL$101,230
- Orlando, FL$118,170
- Tampa, FL$97,200
- Jacksonville, FL$79,960
- Virginia Beach, VA$73,460
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 San Juan: questions
How much do transportation inspectors make an hour in San Juan?
$21.34 an hour on average, and $16.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level transportation inspectors salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do transportation inspectors earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% less 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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