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Job outlook for parts inspectors in the United States
Parts inspector job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected parts inspector job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -17,200 new jobs for parts inspectors are projected over the next decade.
Parts inspector salaries have increased 10% for parts inspectors in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,385 parts inspectors currently employed in the United States.
There are 39,210 active parts inspector job openings in the US.
The average parts inspector salary is $26,649.
Are parts inspector jobs in demand?
Parts inspector job and salary trends over time
Parts inspector jobs over time
Parts inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,385 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,344 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,866 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,500 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,123 | 0.00% |
Average parts inspector salary over time
Parts inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,649 | $12.81 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $25,779 | $12.39 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $25,193 | $12.11 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $24,594 | $11.82 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $24,225 | $11.65 | +2.2% |
Parts inspector jobs by state
Most common states for parts inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 716 | 11% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 149 | 11% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,022 | 10% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 495 | 10% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 285 | 10% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 158 | 9% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 125 | 9% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 93 | 9% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 459 | 8% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 438 | 8% |
| 11 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 368 | 8% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 293 | 8% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 266 | 8% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 50 | 8% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,602 | 7% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 230 | 7% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 70 | 7% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 63 | 7% |
Most common cities for parts inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Island | 2 | 6% | $23,374 |
| 2 | Medina | 1 | 4% | $27,006 |
| 3 | Hanover Park | 1 | 3% | $28,412 |
| 4 | Menomonee Falls | 1 | 3% | $23,742 |
| 5 | Kentwood | 1 | 2% | $23,676 |
| 6 | Meriden | 1 | 2% | $38,032 |
| 7 | Middletown | 1 | 2% | $38,069 |
| 8 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $28,124 |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $23,719 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $25,114 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $31,408 |
Parts Inspector job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of parts inspector experts
NAESA International
Robert Shepherd
NAESA International
What general advice would you give to a Parts Inspector?
Robert Shepherd: People entering the workforce for the first time and recent grads cannot become elevator inspectors do to prerequisites required, which cannot be attained in any sort of schooling supplied in the world, there is none in existence. Th only way you get to be a certified elevator inspector is by successfully attaining a diploma from the school of hard knocks, so OJT is the only way!