SOC 53-6051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation Inspectors — Bakersfield
Bakersfield-Delano, CA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Transportation Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA is $71,300 per year, 22.6% below the national median of $92,100.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Transportation Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA is $71,300 per year, 22.6% below the national median of $92,100. Half of workers earn between $38,820 and $99,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,820 and the ninetieth at $110,170.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $104,080. Of the 474 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 197th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | −57.9% |
| 25th | $38,820 | −57.9% |
| Median (50th) | $71,300 | −22.6% |
| 75th | $99,080 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $110,170 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $72,600 | −21.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $104,080 | 120 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $101,040 | 560 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $83,000 | 180 | |
| 4 | Fresno | $82,870 | 60 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $81,370 | 170 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $81,370 | 210 | |
| 7 | Vallejo | $74,870 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bakersfield run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $71,300 buys what $64,408 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 30.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,408US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,300 a year, 22.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,820 to $110,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $104,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation Inspectors in Bakersfield, CA?
The median annual wage is $71,300, or $34.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $92,100, so pay in Bakersfield, CA is 22.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bakersfield, CA earns more than $110,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $104,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Bakersfield, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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