In South Dakota, transportation inspectors earn $76,960 at the median, or about $37 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $134K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Transportation Inspectors salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $45,510, 25th percentile $49,440, median $76,960, 75th percentile $84,270, 90th percentile $134,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level transportation inspectors (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $134K or more, a $89K spread from bottom to top.
How much do transportation inspectors make in South Dakota?▼
The median is $76,960 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,510, and experienced transportation inspectors can clear $134,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in South Dakota?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,211/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 19.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a transportation inspectors salary go in South Dakota?▼
South Dakota has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median transportation inspectors salary is worth about $85,616 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do transportation inspectors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
