Transportation Inspectors Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $107,240 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.56
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $146,620
Employed locally 30
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $76,350
    50th (median)
    $107,240
    75th
    $130,980
    90th
    $146,620

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 145% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 45% above 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
    Billings, MT $61,210

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,640
    Light Truck Drivers $45,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Helena, MT is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.49 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Helena, MT is 25.1% above 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,350.