Transportation Inspectors pay in California
In California, the median pay for transportation inspectors is $39.90 an hour ($83,000 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($92,100). California ranks 20th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation inspectors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.61 | $40,790 |
| 25% of workers | $26.76 | $55,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.90 | $83,000 |
| 75% of workers | $55.22 | $114,850 |
| 90% of workers | $69.45 | $144,460 |
Transportation Inspectors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $104,080 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $101,040 | 560 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $83,000 | 180 |
| Fresno | $82,870 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $81,370 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $81,370 | 210 |
| Vallejo | $74,870 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $71,300 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation inspectors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $54,300 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $57,690 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $101,290 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $53,620 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $62,600 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $77,070 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $69,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $60,530 |
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