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 |
$27.01 | $38.79 | $53.05 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.96 | $41.71 | $59.29 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$36.84 | $51.76 | $62.21 |
* "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 750 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 seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 263 new Transportation Inspectors to meet market demand between 2018-2028. 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 255 | 259 | 4 | 1.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.