Transportation Inspectors Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $71,980 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.61
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $76,960
Employed locally 50
National median $85,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $68,240
    50th (median)
    $71,980
    75th
    $74,560
    90th
    $76,960

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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
    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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,200
    Light Truck Drivers $46,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Inspectors make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Inspectors in Vallejo, CA is $34.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Transportation Inspectors salaries?

    The median Transportation Inspectors salary in Vallejo, CA is 16.1% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Transportation Inspectors (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,240.