Some vehicle inspectors work for businesses that buy and sell cars while other inspectors work for companies that operate commercial transport vehicles. Businesses that buy and sell cars typically want inspectors to be mechanics and many prefer Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified mechanics. Companies that operate commercial transport vehicles, either motor carriers or intermodal equipment, must have their vehicles or trucks inspected annually. Vehicle inspectors for these companies must meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspector qualifications. To become an FMCSA qualified inspector, you must take a federal- or state-sponsored training program, or meet minimum training and experience qualifications.

If you are interested in a job related to Vehicle Inspector, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Vehicle Inspector Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Vehicle Inspector positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Vehicle Condition Inspector
Salary range: $34,000 - $44,000
Vehicle Condition Inspector is a typical job search query Most salaries for Vehicle Condition Inspector jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vehicle Condition Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Automotive Off Lease Inspector
Salary range: $35,000 - $80,000
Automotive Off Lease Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Automotive Off Lease Inspector jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Automotive Off Lease Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Assistant Vehicle Inspector
Salary range: $34,000 - $44,000
Assistant Vehicle Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Assistant Vehicle Inspector jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $44,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Assistant Vehicle Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Vehicle Auction
Salary range: $43,500 - $54,500
Vehicle Auction is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Vehicle Auction jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Vehicle Auction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Automotive Inspector
Salary range: $35,000 - $80,000
Automotive Inspector is a common job search query. Most salaries for Automotive Inspector jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Automotive Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Dot Truck Inspector
Salary range: $33,500 - $48,000
Dot Truck Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dot Truck Inspector jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Dot Truck Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Auto Vin Inspections
Salary range: $37,500 - $46,000
Auto Vin Inspections is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Auto Vin Inspections jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Auto Vin Inspections job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Damage Inspector
Salary range: $38,500 - $63,500
Damage Inspector is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Damage Inspector jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Damage Inspector job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Salary range: $61,500 - $102,000
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is a typical job search query Most salaries for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement jobs pay between $61,500 (25th percentile) and $102,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Roadrunner Records
Salary range: $40,000 - $65,000
Roadrunner Records is a typical job search query Most salaries for Roadrunner Records jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $65,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Roadrunner Records job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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