Transportation Inspectors Salary in Illinois
Transportation Inspectors in Illinois earn a median of $47,990 a year, −48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −48% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500; the top 10% earn over $129,600. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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Transportation Inspectors pay in Illinois
How much do transportation inspectors make in Illinois?
The median is $47,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,500 and the top 10% earn over $129,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for transportation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 44 (−48% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.