Transportation Inspectors Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $56,810 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $150,160
Employed locally 170
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $56,810
    75th
    $115,750
    90th
    $150,160

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 73% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 27% 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
    Richmond, VA $115,110
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $111,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $88,920
    Kansas City, MO-KS $73,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,000
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $49,890

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,960
    Light Truck Drivers $44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in St. Louis, MO-IL is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.66 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 33.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.