Career Profile
Transportation Inspectors
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).
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Transportation Inspectors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 6 openings per year are projected for Transportation Inspectors.
Employment Change
Employment for Transportation Inspectors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.86, while experienced workers are paid $27.39. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 39 Transportation Inspectors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 43.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Transportation Inspectors are Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Transportation Inspectors include Transportation, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Transportation Inspectors is HS diploma or less. 37% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.