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What is a signal inspector and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreSignal InspectorUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,594

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
9.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.06%

Asian 2.35%

Black or African American 6.71%

Hispanic or Latino 16.52%

Unknown 4.79%

White 68.56%

Gender

female 4.00%

male 96.00%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.4

Complexity level is basic

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a signal inspector

  1. Explore signal inspector education requirements

    Most common signal inspector degrees

    High School Diploma

    44.4 %

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    Certificate

    11.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific signal inspector skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Signal Systems50.63%
    Signal Equipment40.30%
    AC9.08%
  3. Complete relevant signal inspector training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New signal inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a signal inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real signal inspector resumes.
  4. Research signal inspector duties and responsibilities

    • Lead, manage, and mentore the signal gang leadership team.
    • Schedule maintenance inspections according to FRA guidelines.
    • Field four MCS and three BCS3, coordinate with BCS3 FRS for training of 20 personnel during contingency mission operations.
  5. Apply for signal inspector jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a signal inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average signal inspector salary

The average signal inspector salary in the United States is $52,594 per year or $25 per hour. Signal inspector salaries range between $26,000 and $105,000 per year.

Average signal inspector salary
$52,594 Yearly
$25.29 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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