Transportation Inspectors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $112,900 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.28
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $128,710
Employed locally 120
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $69,310
    50th (median)
    $112,900
    75th
    $121,410
    90th
    $128,710

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 72% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 28% 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
    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
    South Carolina $79,040

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,910
    Light Truck Drivers$50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in San Jose, CA is $54.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in San Jose, CA is 31.7% above 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,310.