Freight Inspector Career

*A job as a Freight Inspector falls under the broader career category of Transportation Inspectors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Transportation Inspectors : 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.


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Transportation Inspector Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$83,920

Median Hourly Wage

$40.35*

Total Employed Nationally

27,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.