Transportation Inspectors Salary in North Dakota

Transportation Inspectorss in North Dakota have a median annual salary of $106,330, which works out to about $51.12 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $79,440 to $122,930, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Transportation Inspectors pay in North Dakota at a glance

Median annual salary

$106,330

Median hourly wage

$51.12/hr

Average annual salary

$104,020

Average hourly wage

$50.01/hr

25th percentile

$79,440

75th percentile

$122,930

10th percentile

$68,500

90th percentile

$136,990

People employed

60

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid transportation inspectors roles in North Dakota.

10th percentile
$68,500
25th percentile
$79,440
Median percentile
$106,330
75th percentile
$122,930
90th percentile
$136,990

North Dakota vs U.S. salary

The median salary for transportation inspectors roles in North Dakota is about 15.5% above the U.S. median of $92,100 for the same occupation.

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How much does a transportation inspectors make in North Dakota?

Half of transportation inspectors roles in North Dakota report earning more than $106,330 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $104,020 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $79,440 and a quarter are above $122,930, so most transportation inspectors pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect transportation inspectors pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.