DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 210 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 23,320 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Transportation Inspectors
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernandes Maritime Consultants, LLC | $93,350 | 6 | +8.9% |
| 2 | Intertek USA Inc. | $62,483 | 15 | -27.1% |
| 3 | Maritech Commercial, Inc. | $55,037 | 11 | -35.8% |
| 4 | SGS North America Inc. | $54,413 | 15 | -36.5% |
| 5 | SGS GUAM,INC. | $52,853 | 13 | -38.4% |
| 6 | SAYBOLT LP | $50,054 | 27 | -41.6% |
| 7 | AI Marine Surveyors, Inc. | $48,000 | 7 | -44% |
| 8 | SOARING AMERICA CORP. | $45,000 | 9 | -47.5% |
| 9 | AmSpec LLC | $44,304 | 14 | -48.3% |
| 10 | EVEREST CONSULTANTS,INC | $42,000 | 6 | -51% |
| 11 | Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc. | $34,000 | 13 | -60.4% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $50,054 | -5.1% | 21 | 9 |
| Kenner, LA | $49,712 | -5.7% | 11 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $95,222 | -11.4% | 1 |
| Alabama | $93,496 | +32.5% | 1 |
| Missouri | $89,232 | +41.8% | 1 |
| New York | $78,486 | -13.9% | 2 |
| Florida | $70,231 | -19.1% | 2 |
| Colorado | $65,666 | -28.4% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $65,000 | -18.9% | 1 |
| North Dakota | $63,232 | -39.4% | 1 |
| Georgia | $62,500 | -36.3% | 2 |
| Delaware | $59,060 | -30.8% | 1 |
| Virginia | $56,472 | -22.7% | 3 |
| Louisiana | $55,037 | -30.6% | 29 |
| New Jersey | $52,603 | -4.1% | 13 |
| North Carolina | $51,545 | -31.8% | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,160 | -34.8% | 4 |
| Texas | $49,000 | -41.8% | 34 |
| Oregon | $48,207 | -43.6% | 2 |
| California | $46,200 | -38.9% | 11 |
| Nebraska | $37,191 | -55% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $34,258 | -63.1% | 1 |
| Illinois | $33,322 | -42.1% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Transportation Inspectors positions, 38% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 62% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| SAYBOLT LP | Not specified | $50,054 |
| Intertek USA Inc. | Not specified | $62,483 |
| SGS North America Inc. | Bachelor's | $54,413 |
| AmSpec LLC | None | $44,304 |
| SGS GUAM,INC. | Not specified | $52,853 |
| Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc. | Not specified | $34,000 |
| Maritech Commercial, Inc. | Not specified | $55,037 |
| SOARING AMERICA CORP. | Not specified | $45,000 |
| AI Marine Surveyors, Inc. | Bachelor's | $48,000 |
| EVEREST CONSULTANTS,INC | High School | $42,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Transportation Inspectors is Professional and Technical Services at $57,133. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Transportation and Warehousing at $56,687.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 210 DOL filings, the median salary for a Transportation Inspectors is $52,728, ranging from $44,304 to $64,500.
The 90th percentile salary is $137,120 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Houston, TX offers the highest median at $50,054.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Transportation Inspectors positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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