Transportation Inspectors

SOC 53-6051

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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 13.7% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $84,147

Level IV threshold: $99,746

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$84,147

Level I$47,643

Level II$67,049

Level III$84,147

Level IV$99,746

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Anchorage, AK, AK	$93,371	$127,608	$161,824	$196,061
2	Lawton, OK, OK	$104,312	$117,125	$129,938	$142,750
3	Oklahoma City, OK, OK	$104,312	$117,125	$129,938	$142,750
4	Enid, OK, OK	$102,710	$115,856	$129,022	$142,168
5	Fairbanks-College, AK, AK	$70,658	$93,600	$116,522	$139,464
6	Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, FL	$82,534	$99,278	$116,043	$132,787
7	Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, GA	$76,315	$95,742	$115,190	$134,618
8	Athens-Clarke County, GA, GA	$74,526	$94,515	$114,483	$134,472
9	Ames, IA, IA	$77,397	$95,888	$114,400	$132,891
10	Gainesville, GA, GA	$74,256	$94,328	$114,379	$134,451

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Transportation Inspectors

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