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Transportation Inspectors average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$107,210
- Riverside$93,380
- Los Angeles$92,750
- San Diego$85,760
- Fresno$84,860
- Sacramento$80,970
- Vallejo$78,260
- Bakersfield$72,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $107,210 | $104,080 | $55,730 | $78,374 | 116 |
| Riverside | $93,380 | $81,370 | $70,010 | $69,931 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $92,750 | $101,040 | $40,790 | $69,546 | 114 |
| San Diego | $85,760 | $83,000 | $66,480 | $65,278 | 112 |
| Fresno | $84,860 | $82,870 | $76,400 | $64,729 | 102 |
| Sacramento | $80,970 | $81,370 | $48,620 | $62,354 | 107 |
| Vallejo | $78,260 | $74,870 | $66,030 | $60,698 | 108 |
| Bakersfield | $72,600 | $71,300 | $38,820 | $57,169 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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