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Job outlook for equipment inspectors in the United States
Are equipment inspector jobs in demand?
No, equipment inspector jobs are not in demand. Equipment inspector demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Equipment inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of equipment inspector jobs and the average equipment inspector salary over time.
Equipment inspector jobs over time
Equipment inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,403 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,532 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,680 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,679 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,681 | 0.00% |
Average equipment inspector salary over time
Equipment inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,976 | $24.51 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $49,299 | $23.70 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $47,972 | $23.06 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $46,906 | $22.55 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $46,958 | $22.58 | +2.0% |
Equipment inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of equipment inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where equipment inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for equipment inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 204 | 19% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 127 | 10% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 163 | 9% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 116 | 9% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 449 | 8% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 264 | 8% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 246 | 8% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 54 | 8% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 436 | 7% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 365 | 7% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 203 | 7% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 137 | 7% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 57 | 7% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 56 | 7% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 54 | 7% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 668 | 6% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 166 | 6% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 135 | 6% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 112 | 6% |
Most common cities for equipment inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough | 2 | 5% | $54,315 |
| 2 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $43,562 |
| 3 | Kansas City | 1 | 1% | $58,651 |
| 4 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $60,756 |
| 5 | Pueblo | 1 | 1% | $48,346 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $60,673 |
| 7 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $51,799 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $48,589 |
| 9 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $58,162 |