How much does a transportation inspector make in Sacramento?
$81,370a year
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.12 an hour or $6,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.12
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,810Median: $81,370Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.04 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.63 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for transportation inspectors.
| San Francisco, CA | $104,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,370 |
| Vallejo, CA | $74,870 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $71,300 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $196,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $124,600 |
| Captain | $78,380 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $73,400 |
| Bus Driver | $70,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,950 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $64,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,240 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $61,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation inspector make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.12 ($81,370 a year).
Do transportation inspectors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $81,370 against $92,100 nationally, 12% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $83,000, so Sacramento pays 2% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for transportation inspector pay?
52 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation inspector make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 or more.
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.