Details Report for:
53-6051.00 - Transportation Inspectors
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transport inspectors, such as freight inspectors, car inspectors, rail inspectors, and other nonprecision inspectors of other types of transportation vehicles.
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Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
45   |
High school or less |
| 40 |
Some college |
| 15 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $26.56 hourly, $55,250 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 27,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Faster than average (14% to 19%)
|
| Projected job openings (2008-2018) | 11,300 |
| Top industries (2008) | Government (45% employed in this sector)
|
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.