The average salary for a freight and cargo inspector in New York is around $74,720 per year.
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Freight and cargo inspectors earn an average yearly salary of $74,720.
Wages typically start from $51,290 and go up to $84,140.
5% below national average Updated in 2016
Freight and cargo inspector earnings by seniority
Top-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$40.45 per hour
$84,140 per year
Senior-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$38.74 per hour
$80,580 per year
Mid-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$35.92 per hour
$74,720 per year
Junior-level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$33.10 per hour
$68,840 per year
Starting level freight and cargo inspector earnings begin at:
$24.66 per hour
$51,290 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 New York. On average, they make less than shipmates but more than traffic technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Shipmate salary | $74K |
| Ship captain salary | $74K |
| Ship engineer salary | $79K |
| Logistician salary | $71K |
| Transit police officer salary | $75K |
| Freight and cargo inspector salary | $75K |
| Avionics technician salary | $71K |
| Locomotive engineer salary | $66K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $64K |
| Traffic technician salary | $68K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)