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Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $113,100 | $126,010 | $91,080 | $88,396 | 103 |
| Houston | $96,060 | $92,570 | $62,520 | $76,408 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $90,930 | $89,230 | $61,620 | $72,799 | 95 |
| Longview | $86,720 | $107,670 | $72,160 | $69,838 | 89 |
| Austin | $80,840 | $82,320 | $64,050 | $65,701 | 98 |
| Beaumont | $69,090 | $73,480 | $63,040 | $57,435 | 90 |
| Laredo | $60,320 | $69,800 | $35,810 | $50,647 | 87 |
| El Paso | $54,980 | $38,480 | $36,070 | $46,356 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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