How to become transportation inspectorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$92,100
25th–75th pct. $58,780–$108,890
Top pay (est.)
$180,300
Top 10% $138,670
Pay in 5 years
$104,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$119,200est.
$102,500–$138,400
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
60%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.2%
2,300 openings / yr
How to become transportation inspectors
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Transportation Inspectors
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech Recognition
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as transportation inspectors
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.