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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Median Salary
87,290
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

72%

State and local government

16%

Federal Government

7%

Self-employed

3%

Private not for profit

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,880

10%

$87,290

Median

$108,700

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    57%

  • Less than high school

    13%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    12%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Associate's degree

    6%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Transportation
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.