Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Transportation Inspector Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $74,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Transportation Inspectors inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. General Information 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 (33-9093). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Transportation Inspector Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Transportation Inspector. +13.4% Employment Change Employment for Transportation Inspector is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.4% between 2025 and 2030. $35.95 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $35.95/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.55, while experienced workers are paid $38.38. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 28 Transportation Inspector in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 32. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Transportation Inspector are Taxi and Limousine Service, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Transportation Inspector include Transportation, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Transportation Inspector is HS diploma or less. 35% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
