Railroad Safety Inspector pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001007
- Class code
- 32001007
- Pay group
- NC15
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Railroad Safety Inspector is $55,221 to $96,639 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001007.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 01/2024.
What the state says the job is
This is inspectional work in the enforcement of the Federal Railroad Administration standards concerning the safe operation of railroads. Positions in this class function as track inspectors in the enforcement of FRA Track Safety Standards or as equipment inspectors in the enforcement of FRA Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards or as a Safety Compliance Officer/Inspector for NCDOT Rail Programs. Responsibilities include the inspection of records, equipment, or track, the issuance and explanation of violation notices, the conduction of follow-up inspections, and the preparation of correspondence to FRA officials concerning violations, fines, and the failure of railroad officials to take corrective action upon notice of a violation. Duties may also include accident and complaint investigations which involve technical reviews, visual inspections, and witness interviews.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of railroad safety regulations, safety equipment, and track construction and maintenance requirements. Working knowledge of engineering principles relating to banking and grade in laying track, drainage system, and layout. Ability to understand and apply engineering standards related to the construction and maintenance of track and roadbeds. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with railroad representatives and the public.
Minimum qualifications
Associate's degree in an engineering curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in regulatory or engineering technician work; or. High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in railroad construction or maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Railroad Safety Inspector in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $21.14 | $38.08 | $43,981 to $79,200 |
| Tennessee | $4,562 | $6,825 | $54,744 to $81,900 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.