How much does a transportation make in California?
$123,800a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in California. That is $59.51 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.51
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,260Median: $123,800Highest 10%: $208,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,260 | $34.26 | |
| 25th | $86,290 | $41.49 | |
| Median | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 75th | $166,100 | $79.86 | |
| 90th | $208,400 | $100.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $177,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $145,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $122,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $120,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $119,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $119,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $115,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $115,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $112,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $110,100 |
| Merced, CA | $108,000 |
| Chico, CA | $107,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $107,400 |
| Napa, CA | $103,200 |
| Hanford, CA | $101,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $97,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $96,610 |
| Redding, CA | $95,690 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $95,510 |
| El Centro, CA | $95,330 |
| Yuba City, CA | $90,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 6. New Hampshire | $129,500 |
| 7. New York | $127,200 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $123,800 |
| 9. California | $123,800 |
| 10. Georgia | $123,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $120,300 |
| 12. Virginia | $119,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.51 ($123,800 a year).
Do transportations make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $123,800 against $107,200 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for transportation pay?
California ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays transportations the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $177,400 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.