Transportation Inspectors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Transportation Inspectors in California earn a median salary of $79,977 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.7% vs the national median of $85,750. An estimated 1,080 transportation inspectors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $66,370 to $112,900 depending on location.
$79,977
Avg median salary in California
$112,900
Highest paying metro
$66,370
Lowest paying metro
1,080
Employed in California
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Transportation Inspectors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $112,900 | $69,310 | $121,410 | 120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,440 | $63,050 | $110,440 | — |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,340 | $64,300 | $101,040 | 230 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,110 | $68,560 | $98,430 | 150 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,560 | $37,320 | $79,680 | 80 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $74,310 | $59,880 | $97,300 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $73,000 | $45,560 | $134,650 | 140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $71,980 | $68,240 | $74,560 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,760 | $57,010 | $97,050 | 230 |
| Stockton, CA | $66,370 | $66,370 | $124,030 | 40 |