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Job outlook for transportation inspectors in the United States
Are transportation inspector jobs in demand?
No, transportation inspector jobs are not in demand. Transportation inspector demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Transportation inspector job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of transportation inspector jobs and the average transportation inspector salary over time.
Transportation inspector jobs over time
Transportation inspector job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 356 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 389 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 427 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 427 | 0.00% |
Average transportation inspector salary over time
Transportation inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,468 | $22.82 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $45,906 | $22.07 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $44,671 | $21.48 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $43,678 | $21.00 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $43,726 | $21.02 | +2.0% |
Transportation inspector jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of transportation inspector job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where transportation inspectors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for transportation inspectors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 93 | 9% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 89 | 7% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 54 | 7% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 321 | 6% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 83 | 6% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 40 | 6% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 37 | 6% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 473 | 5% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 364 | 5% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 309 | 5% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 81 | 5% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 42 | 5% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 28 | 5% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 547 | 4% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 433 | 4% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 139 | 4% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 130 | 4% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 106 | 4% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 71 | 4% |
Most common cities for transportation inspectors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 3 | 9% | $30,946 |
| 2 | Chelmsford | 3 | 9% | $42,374 |
| 3 | Lewiston | 3 | 8% | $33,780 |
| 4 | Bowie | 3 | 5% | $45,287 |
| 5 | Towson | 3 | 5% | $45,342 |
| 6 | Frederick | 3 | 4% | $44,731 |
| 7 | Portland | 3 | 4% | $35,225 |
| 8 | Lansing | 3 | 3% | $47,731 |
| 9 | Lowell | 3 | 3% | $42,242 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | 3 | 2% | $46,697 |
| 11 | Shreveport | 3 | 2% | $44,408 |
| 12 | Springfield | 3 | 2% | $44,348 |
| 13 | Sterling Heights | 3 | 2% | $48,938 |
| 14 | Warren | 3 | 2% | $48,983 |
| 15 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $45,353 |
| 16 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $48,946 |
| 17 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $46,025 |