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Transportation Inspectors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 53-6051. 53 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $78,990, middle half $62,985–$95,100.
Applications (LCAs)53
Median offered salary$78,990
Middle half of salaries$62,985–$95,100
10th–90th percentile$53,868–$120,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 8 | $53,352 |
| Level II (qualified) | 18 | $74,391 |
| Level III (experienced) | 12 | $90,128 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 9 | $120,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| AmSpec LLC | 12 | $58,198 |
| Marine Commercial LLC | 7 | $75,000 |
| Maritech Commercial, Inc. | 4 | $82,869 |
| FMC International LLC | 4 | $90,000 |
| LAN Cargo S.A. | 3 | $117,271 |
| Lan Cargo Repair Station, LLC. | 3 | $113,304 |
| PacMarine Services, LLC | 2 | $87,336 |
| Genesis Aviation Inc | 2 | $45,000 |
| INC Nautical, L.P. | 2 | $52,073 |
| 3D Marine USA Inc. | 2 | $91,285 |
| JetBlue Airways | 1 | $68,744 |
| Fernandes Maritime Consultants, LLC | 1 | $120,000 |
| Newship Inc | 1 | $137,000 |
| Structural Evaluation Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $75,000 |
| SGS North America, Inc. | 1 | $76,794 |
| Gallagher Marine Systems, LLC | 1 | $105,000 |
| Everest Consultants, Inc. | 1 | $60,000 |
| Maritech Commercial Texas, Inc. | 1 | $57,366 |
| Sia Enginering (USA) Inc | 1 | — |
| Amspec St Croix LLC | 1 | $83,741 |
| G2 Ocean US, Inc. | 1 | $84,178 |
| AeroXpert Consulting Group LLC | 1 | $63,000 |
Job titles
- Marine/cargo Surveyor12
- Petroleum Inspector9
- Consultant2
- Senior Inspector2
- Marine Surveyor and Consultant2
- Aviation Advisor2
- Aviation safety analyst/risk management manager2
- Maintenance Operation Center Analyst2
- Marine Consultant2
- Senior Marine Consultant2
- Marine Advisor2
- Maintenance Manager1
- Duty Manager Maintenance1
- Investigator Air Safety1
- Senior Surveyor/Operations1
- NDT Agent Level II1
- Manager, Technical Services1
- Marine Surveyor1
- Duty Maintenance Manager1
- Licensed Quality Safety Regulatory Inspector1
- Managing Master Mariner1
- Vessel Operator1
- Inspector1
- Marine Inspector1
- Maintenance Duty Manager1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 15 | $81,236 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $90,000 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $75,130 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).