Transportation Inspectors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $73,000 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.10
10th percentile $42,910
90th percentile $172,370
Employed locally 140
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,910
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $73,000
    75th
    $134,650
    90th
    $172,370

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 55% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 45% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in San Francisco, CA is $35.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in San Francisco, CA is 14.9% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $42,910 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.