Transportation Inspectors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $74,310 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $122,210
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $74,310
    75th
    $97,300
    90th
    $122,210

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 110% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Inspectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $140,880
    Alaska $138,030
    Oklahoma City, OK $134,410
    Anchorage, AK $131,060
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $125,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $123,780

    Nearby metros — Transportation Inspectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,900
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,440
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,870
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,670
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $83,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,340

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.96 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.3% below the national median of $85,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Inspectors in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.