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Transportation Inspectors Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Transportation Inspectors make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,990
Median Annual Salary
▼
-16.7% vs 2024
$69,780
Mean Salary
$47,990
Median Salary
$23.07
Hourly Rate
1,130 people work as Transportation Inspectors in Illinois
Transportation Inspectors salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Transportation Inspectors in Illinois earn a median salary of $47,990 per year ($3,999/month).
This is 41.2% below the national average of $81,615.
Illinois ranks #43 out of 44 states for Transportation Inspectors pay.
Approximately 1,130 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 16.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.6
Mechanical
4.59
Public Safety and Security
4.46
Customer and Personal Service
4.42
Transportation
4.41
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Transportation Inspectors in Illinois
Salaries for Transportation Inspectors in Illinois range from $36,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,920 and $93,950.
Median $47,990
P10: $36,500P25: $39,920P75: $93,950P90: $129,600
10th
$36,500
25th
$39,920
Median
$47,990
75th
$93,950
90th
$129,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,500
$17.55
$3,041
25th Percentile
$39,920
$19.19
$3,326
Median (50th)
$47,990
$23.07
$3,999
75th Percentile
$93,950
$45.17
$7,829
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$129,600
$62.31
$10,800
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Transportation Inspectors make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Transportation Inspectors in Illinois is $47,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,780.
What is the salary range for a Transportation Inspectors in Illinois?
Salaries for Transportation Inspectors in Illinois range from $36,500 at the 10th percentile to $129,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,920 and $93,950.
What is the starting salary for a Transportation Inspectors in Illinois?
Entry-level Transportation Inspectors positions in Illinois typically start around $36,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Transportation Inspectors in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,130 people are employed as Transportation Inspectors in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Transportation Inspectors in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Transportation Inspectors in Illinois is approximately $23.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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