How much does a transportation worker make in California?
$47,590a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in California. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $47,590Highest 10%: $78,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $76,780 | $36.91 | |
| 90th | $78,260 | $37.63 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $61,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $55,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 11. Virginia | $51,110 |
| 12. Maine | $50,800 |
| 13. New York | $48,450 |
| 14. California | $47,590 |
| 15. Tennessee | $46,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $45,200 |
| 17. Georgia | $44,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.88 ($47,590 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,590 against $45,650 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for transportation worker pay?
California ranks 14 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays transportation workers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $61,460 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.