Transportation Inspectors Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $106,850 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.37
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $141,590
Employed locally 60
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $106,850
    75th
    $124,790
    90th
    $141,590

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 143% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 43% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,940
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $106,850
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $93,950
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,770
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $83,850
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,340

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,450
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    Bus Drivers, School $48,460
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Springfield, IL is $51.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.23 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Springfield, IL is 24.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.