Freight Inspectors - Inspect freight for proper storage according to specifications.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $63,050 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $30.31.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $63,050 | ||
| National Hourly | $30.31 | ||
| Statewide Annual | - | - | - |
| Statewide Hourly | - | - | - |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 60 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 14 percent and an estmated 70 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 1 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 60 | 70 | 1.32% | 1 |
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| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | 20 | 30 | 2.80% | 1 |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Aviation Inspectors usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 47% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 36% |
| Some College Courses | 9% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 5% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 3% |
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Alb | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/albuquerque.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Can | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/cannon.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Hol | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/holloman.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Whi | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
| + Troy State University | ||
| Website:http://nm.troy.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Operations Management and Supervision | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
For further information on WorkKeys please visit the ACT-WorkKeys website. Skill levels are provided for individuals who know thier scores.
| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Rail Transportation | * |
| Rental and Leasing Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 5.5% |
| Truck Transportation | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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