How much does a transportation inspector make in South Dakota?
$70,080a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in South Dakota. That is $33.69 an hour or $5,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.69
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $70,080Highest 10%: $141,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $70,080 | $33.69 | |
| 75th | $92,900 | $44.66 | |
| 90th | $141,100 | $67.85 |
Cities in South Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 28. Louisiana | $77,460 |
| 29. Ohio | $77,010 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $75,260 |
| 31. South Dakota | $70,080 |
| 32. Virginia | $68,610 |
| 33. Missouri | $64,690 |
| 34. Utah | $64,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in South Dakota?
The median hourly pay in South Dakota is $33.69 ($70,080 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in South Dakota than the national average?
No: $70,080 against $92,100 nationally, 24% less.
Where does South Dakota rank for transportation inspector pay?
South Dakota ranks 31 of 44 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.