Transportation Inspectors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Transportation Inspectors *
U S |
$25.23 | $36.78 | $49.34 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.44 | $44.33 | $58.64 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.43 | $39.85 | $57.37 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 240 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Transportation Inspectors most often work?
- Rail Transportation
- Air Transportation
- Support Activities for Transportation
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 282 new Transportation Inspectors to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 30,700 | 31,900 | 1,200 | 3.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 313 | 303 | -10 | -3.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 223 | 223 | 0 | 0% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.