Transportation Inspector Career

Job Description: 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

$72,650

Median Hourly Wage

$34.93*

Total Employed Nationally

27,430


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.