Transportation Inspectors Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $66,370 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $140,710
Employed locally 40
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $66,370
    50th (median)
    $66,370
    75th
    $124,030
    90th
    $140,710

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Inspectors salary vs area income 75% Median Transportation Inspectors salary is 25% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,250
    Light Truck Drivers$44,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Stockton, CA is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.65 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Stockton, CA is 22.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,370.