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

Considering working as a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation in Virginia? Here’s what the data says. 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).

$73,070 Median Annual Wage (Virginia)

$54,409 National Median Annual Wage

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

The transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation working in Virginia, the typical annual salary is $73,070 per year (or about $35.13/hour).Annual wages span from $53,400 at the 10th percentile to $145,250 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$53,400	$25.67
25th percentile	$59,590	$28.65
Median (50th)	$73,070	$35.13
75th percentile	$112,390	$54.04
90th percentile	$145,250	$69.83

Salary ranges for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation in Virginia

The job concentration index in Virginia compared to the national average — is 0.56, indicating fewer transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation per worker than the national average.

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 Virginia median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 1,109,991 transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation across the United States. In Virginia alone, around 340 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 240 transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation.

Forecasted number of jobs for Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

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

The metro areas below employ the most transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation in Virginia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Richmond, VA	40	$115,110

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

View the states that employ the most 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

These states pay the most 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

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

Quality Control Analysis 3.5 / 5

Operations Monitoring 3.2 / 5

Active Listening 3.1 / 5

Troubleshooting 3.0 / 5

Operation and Control 3.0 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

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

Mechanical 4.0 / 5

Transportation 3.3 / 5

English Language 3.2 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.0 / 5

Administration and Management 3.0 / 5

Computers and Electronics 2.8 / 5

Abilities

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

Near Vision 3.9 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.8 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.6 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.1 / 5

Flexibility of Closure 3.1 / 5

Auditory Attention 3.0 / 5

Daily Tasks

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation typically:

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

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

Careers similar to transportation vehicle, equipment and systems inspectors, except aviation include:

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

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