Aviation Inspectors Salary in South Dakota
Aviation Inspectors in South Dakota earn a median of $70,080 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,340; the top 10% earn over $141,130. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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Aviation Inspectors pay in South Dakota
How much do aviation inspectors make in South Dakota?
The median is $70,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,340 and the top 10% earn over $141,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 44 (−24% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.