Transportation Inspectors

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What They Do

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified. Excludes Transportation Security Screeners.


Transportation inspector Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 29,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $79,770

Job Outlook for Transportation inspectors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,300
  • Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Transportation inspector

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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