Transportation Inspectors
Is transportation inspectors a good career?
It scores 19/100 and ranks #350 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($92,100 vs $61,390)
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Slower-than-average projected growth (+1.7%)
What transportation inspectors earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. transportation inspectors earn between $58,780 and $108,890 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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How much do transportation inspectors make?
The national median wage is $92,100 a year, with the middle half earning between $58,780 and $108,890 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is transportation inspectors a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 19 of 100 and ranks #350 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +1.7% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a transportation inspector?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do transportation inspectors earn the most?
Among states, Alaska pays the highest median ($123,120). Local pay for every state and metro is below.