How much does a transportation inspector make in California?
$83,000a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in California. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,790Median: $83,000Highest 10%: $144,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| Median | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $114,900 | $55.22 | |
| 90th | $144,500 | $69.45 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $104,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,370 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,870 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $71,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation inspectors.
| 17. Arkansas | $85,130 |
| 18. North Carolina | $84,470 |
| 19. Kentucky | $83,970 |
| 20. California | $83,000 |
| 21. Colorado | $81,820 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 23. South Carolina | $80,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.90 ($83,000 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in California than the national average?
No: $83,000 against $92,100 nationally, 10% less.
Where does California rank for transportation inspector pay?
California ranks 20 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays transportation inspectors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $104,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.