Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in California

Other transportation workers in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $63,860 a year) and the least in Riverside ($53,420), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other transportation workers average at $57,360 and the median at $47,590 for 1,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,890.

Transportation Workers, All Other average salary by city in California

San Francisco$63,860
San Diego$57,590
Riverside$53,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$63,860	$55,800	$47,590	$51,455	116
San Diego	$57,590	$61,460	$47,240	$46,806	112
Riverside	$53,420	$50,370	$49,700	$43,705	106

*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.

Transportation Workers, All Other salary in other states

Transportation Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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 53-6099.
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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