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

Transportation vehicle, equipment, and systems inspectors examine trucks, trains, ships, buses, and related infrastructure to verify compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They work for government agencies, transportation companies, railroads, and shipping firms, conducting inspections at facilities, depots, ports, and along transportation routes. In Texas the median pay is $101,440 a year, 10% above the national median of $92,100.

$101,440median pay in Texas, per year
$74,500–$129,570middle half earn
2,290employed in Texas
$92,100U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlTroubleshooting

Knowledge areas

MechanicalTransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 53-6051.07. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.