Transportation Inspectors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $75,110 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $129,540
Employed locally 150
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $68,560
    50th (median)
    $75,110
    75th
    $98,430
    90th
    $129,540

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 73% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 27% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in San Diego, CA is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.66 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in San Diego, CA is 12.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,560.