How much does a transportation worker make in San Francisco?
$55,800a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $26.83 an hour or $4,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.83
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $55,800Highest 10%: $91,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $55,800 | $26.83 | |
| 75th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 90th | $91,320 | $43.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $374,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $193,400 |
| Commercial Pilot | $173,100 |
| Captain | $124,600 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $104,100 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,410 |
| Traffic Technician | $92,710 |
| Flight Attendant | $89,430 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $85,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $26.83 ($55,800 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $55,800 against $45,650 nationally, 22% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,590, so San Francisco pays 17% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for transportation worker pay?
7 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,320 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.