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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation in Mississippi

Thinking about a career as a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation in Mississippi? Here’s what you need to know. Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified. Excludes “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).

What do Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation Make in Mississippi?

For transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation working in Mississippi, the typical annual salary is $76,820 per year (or roughly $36.93/hour).Pay can range from $64,640 at the 10th percentile to $98,890 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$64,640	$31.08
25th percentile	$70,500	$33.89
Median (50th)	$76,820	$36.93
75th percentile	$80,670	$38.78
90th percentile	$98,890	$47.54

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation earn a median of $54,409 per year ($26.16/hour), above the Mississippi median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 1,109,991 transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation in the U.S..

Top Mississippi Metros for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

These are the Mississippi metros with the most transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation in Mississippi.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Jackson, MS	50	$93,660

Top States for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation Employment

These states have the highest employment of transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation work.

State	Number Employed
New York	3,730
Texas	2,890
California	1,900
Florida	1,670
New Jersey	1,020
Illinois	980
Arizona	930
Georgia	830
Massachusetts	510
North Carolina	450
Ohio	440
Tennessee	430
Washington	420
Colorado	420
South Carolina	350
Virginia	340
Missouri	340
Indiana	320
Michigan	310
Pennsylvania	310

Highest-Paying States for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

The highest-paying states for transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation.

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$138,030
Idaho	$107,440
Hawaii	$105,650
Oklahoma	$104,490
North Dakota	$104,330
District of Columbia	$103,970
Kansas	$103,810
Wisconsin	$100,310
Georgia	$98,150
Nevada	$97,880

Skills

Key transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
• Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
• Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly.
• Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
• Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices.
• Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken.
• Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
• Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment.
• Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
• Review commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records to detect any problems or to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Attach onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections.

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Getting Information
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Controlling Machines and Processes

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related Careers

Related occupations to transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation include:

• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Automotive Engineering Technicians
• Calibration Technologists and Technicians
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
• Construction and Building Inspectors

Also Known As

Air Brake Tester, Air Brakes Inspector, Auto Damage Auction Inspector (Automotive Damage Auction Inspector), Auto Inspector, Automobile Tester, Automotive Damage Field Inspector, Automotive Damage Inspector, Automotive Field Inspector, Automotive Inspector, Automotive Vehicle Inspector, Brakes Inspector, Bus Inspector, Bus and Trolley Inspecting Dispatcher, Car Body Inspector, Car Examiner.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 53-6051.07