The average salary for a freight and cargo inspector in Arkansas is around $71,950 per year.
Avg Salary
Freight and cargo inspectors earn an average yearly salary of $71,950.
Wages typically start from $44,570 and go up to $95,980.
19% above national average Updated in 2018
Freight and cargo inspector earnings by seniority
Top-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$46.15 per hour
$95,980 per year
Senior-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$38.70 per hour
$80,490 per year
Mid-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$34.59 per hour
$71,950 per year
Junior-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$28.44 per hour
$59,150 per year
Starting level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$21.43 per hour
$44,570 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Freight and cargo inspector salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $90,160 |
| Wisconsin | $90,160 |
| Minnesota | $88,930 |
| Nebraska | $87,250 |
| Texas | $86,510 |
| Kansas | $86,500 |
| Illinois | $86,470 |
| Iowa | $84,720 |
| North Carolina | $83,560 |
| Florida | $83,170 |
| Mississippi | $81,920 |
| Oklahoma | $80,600 |
| Tennessee | $80,320 |
| Alabama | $78,300 |
| Georgia | $77,960 |
| Michigan | $76,090 |
| Washington | $75,190 |
| Hawaii | $75,080 |
| Indiana | $75,080 |
| New York | $74,720 |
| Virginia | $74,590 |
| Idaho | $73,870 |
| California | $73,620 |
| Kentucky | $73,400 |
| Louisiana | $73,370 |
| Arkansas | $71,950 |
| Connecticut | $71,880 |
| Missouri | $71,160 |
| Colorado | $70,940 |
| Wyoming | $69,010 |
| Montana | $68,290 |
| Massachusetts | $66,670 |
| New Hampshire | $66,350 |
| Oregon | $64,950 |
| Maryland | $64,440 |
| South Carolina | $64,390 |
| New Jersey | $62,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,370 |
| New Mexico | $56,560 |
| Arizona | $52,430 |
| Nevada | $50,470 |
| Ohio | $49,180 |
| Rhode Island | $48,680 |
| South Dakota | $43,770 |
| Utah | $40,180 |
| Guam | $37,030 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,610 |
| Maine | $113,480 |
| District of Columbia | $106,660 |
| Alaska | $105,840 |
How do freight and cargo inspector salaries compare to similar careers?
Freight and cargo inspectors earn about the same as related careers in Arkansas. On average, they make less than pilots but more than aircraft mechanics.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Pilot salary | $102K |
| Air traffic controller salary | $91K |
| Logistician salary | $66K |
| Freight and cargo inspector salary | $72K |
| Locomotive engineer salary | $64K |
| Transportation planner salary | $60K |
| Customs broker salary | $55K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $52K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)