Careers · Transportation Inspectors · Iowa
Transportation Inspectors in Iowa
Transportation inspectors examine equipment, cargo, and vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods and people. They work for railroads, shipping companies, government agencies, and transportation departments, conducting inspections at yards, terminals, docks, and along routes to identify safety hazards and regulatory violations. In Iowa the median pay is $116,850 a year, 27% above the national median of $92,100.
$116,850median pay in Iowa, per year
$89,340–$150,630middle half earn
60employed in Iowa
$92,100U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringTime ManagementJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
TransportationEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Transportation Inspectors.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Transportation Inspectors pay in other states
Alaska · $123,120Oklahoma · $111,070Hawaii · $108,270Alabama · $108,140North Dakota · $106,330Washington · $104,250Kansas · $103,380Florida · $101,470Texas · $101,440Maryland · $100,700
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against transportation inspectors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against transportation inspectors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-6051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.