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Transportation Inspectors is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Transportation Inspectors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-6051 |
| title | Transportation Inspectors |
| onet code | 53-6051.00 |
| 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. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 23,320 |
| a mean | 86,490 |
| a median | 85,750 |
| a pct10 | 40,090 |
| a pct25 | 58,650 |
| a pct75 | 105,020 |
| a pct90 | 137,120 |
| h mean | 41 |
| h median | 41 |
The day-to-day work of a transportation inspectors typically centers on prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.42 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $138,030 and lowest in Arizona at $45,950 — a 3.0× spread. The top five states (Alaska, Idaho, Hawaii, Oklahoma, North Dakota) average $111,988. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $138,030 | $157,750 | $94,100 | — | 200 |
| Idaho | $107,440 | $100,990 | $38,510 | $146,620 | 90 |
| Hawaii | $105,650 | $95,110 | $30,420 | $144,370 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $104,490 | $107,580 | $65,420 | $146,620 | 190 |
| North Dakota | $104,330 | $106,320 | $69,380 | $138,490 | 60 |
| District of Columbia | $103,970 | $115,530 | $61,860 | $181,520 | 140 |
| Kansas | $103,810 | $89,390 | $36,170 | $134,430 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $100,310 | $97,610 | $58,350 | $149,050 | 100 |
| Georgia | $98,150 | $98,810 | $47,760 | $142,060 | 830 |
| Nevada | $97,880 | $88,840 | $47,650 | $133,020 | 230 |
| Washington | $97,360 | $104,470 | $64,930 | $150,530 | 420 |
| Maryland | $95,420 | $96,030 | $52,750 | $144,040 | 250 |
| Iowa | $94,990 | $98,710 | $39,540 | $156,830 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $92,870 | $87,290 | $40,830 | $118,290 | 510 |
| Colorado | $91,660 | $94,600 | $34,690 | $149,450 | 420 |
| New York | $91,150 | $89,360 | $64,680 | $95,460 | 3,730 |
| Florida | $86,770 | $94,110 | $47,570 | $141,000 | 1,670 |
| Oregon | $85,450 | $94,950 | $58,200 | $137,230 | 210 |
| Delaware | $85,310 | $79,950 | $39,870 | $125,150 | 70 |
| Texas | $84,180 | $88,280 | $35,470 | $137,370 | 2,890 |
| Arkansas | $83,560 | $78,370 | $34,860 | $117,190 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $82,720 | $92,230 | $62,320 | $126,610 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $82,460 | $79,690 | $40,880 | $130,330 | 270 |
| Michigan | $81,470 | $92,300 | $35,440 | $148,240 | 310 |
| Connecticut | $80,130 | $88,800 | $41,110 | $143,690 | 210 |
| Ohio | $79,860 | $87,880 | $42,540 | $143,110 | 440 |
| Louisiana | $79,280 | $80,860 | $35,240 | $134,410 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $79,040 | $79,310 | $52,610 | $103,400 | 350 |
| Indiana | $78,100 | $76,460 | $36,780 | $128,690 | 320 |
| South Dakota | $76,960 | $74,980 | $45,510 | $134,410 | 100 |
| Mississippi | $76,820 | $79,560 | $64,640 | $98,890 | — |
| California | $75,590 | $85,570 | $40,350 | $136,260 | 1,900 |
| North Carolina | $75,570 | $77,910 | $33,170 | $129,480 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,420 | $95,790 | $48,020 | $156,240 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $74,450 | $77,080 | $36,960 | $130,330 | 430 |
| Virginia | $73,070 | $87,400 | $53,400 | $145,250 | 340 |
| Alabama | $70,550 | $78,690 | $43,410 | $128,710 | 160 |
| New Mexico | $63,730 | $74,640 | $53,640 | $111,450 | 140 |
| Utah | $62,960 | $74,450 | $36,620 | $134,430 | 240 |
| Missouri | $62,950 | $79,540 | $37,360 | $137,630 | 340 |
| Illinois | $57,590 | $72,780 | $39,490 | $125,690 | 980 |
| Maine | $55,220 | $76,520 | $37,610 | $149,850 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $54,860 | $64,750 | $40,080 | $102,840 | 1,020 |
| West Virginia | $50,770 | $69,430 | $41,990 | $122,180 | 90 |
| Montana | $49,010 | $59,730 | $37,180 | $110,300 | 240 |
| Arizona | $45,950 | $65,450 | $32,040 | $128,320 | 930 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for transportation inspectors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Admeasurer or Cargo Inspector frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Transportation Inspectors compares to others in the 53 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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