The median annual wage for Transportation Inspectors in Illinois is $57,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,780.
Pay spans roughly $39,490 at the 10th percentile to $125,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.69 per hour. An estimated 980 people work as transportation inspectors in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $57,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.69 |
| 10th percentile | $39,490 |
| 90th percentile | $125,690 |
| Employment | 980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.