Transportation Inspectors Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $61,210 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 30
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $50,900
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $113,730

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 82% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,880
    Alaska $138,030
    Oklahoma City, OK $134,410
    Anchorage, AK $131,060
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $123,780

    Nearby metros — Transportation Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Helena, MT $107,240

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,440
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,200
    Light Truck Drivers $48,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Billings, MT is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.68 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Billings, MT is 28.6% below the national median of $85,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Inspectors in Billings?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,900.