Transportation Inspectors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $81,340 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.11
10th percentile $47,310
90th percentile $127,920
Employed locally 230
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,310
    25th
    $64,300
    50th (median)
    $81,340
    75th
    $101,040
    90th
    $127,920

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 87% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 13% 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
    South Carolina $79,040

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Sacramento, CA is $39.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $47,310 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,300.