Transportation Inspectors Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $69,760 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.54
10th percentile $39,550
90th percentile $136,260
Employed locally 230
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,550
    25th
    $57,010
    50th (median)
    $69,760
    75th
    $97,050
    90th
    $136,260

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 81% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 19% below 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54,540
    Light Truck Drivers$44,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Riverside, CA is $33.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.84 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Riverside, CA is 18.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $39,550 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,010.