Aviation Inspectors Salary in California
Aviation Inspectors in California earn a median of $83,000 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Transportation Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($92,100)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,790; the top 10% earn over $144,460. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $138,670.
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- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$99,000 median in California
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$80,480 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Gas Plant Operators$130,220 median in California
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,390 median in California
- Nuclear Technicians$99,270 median in California
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation$83,000 median in California (broader BLS group)
Aviation Inspectors pay in California
How much do aviation inspectors make in California?
The median is $83,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,790 and the top 10% earn over $144,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for aviation inspectors?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 44 (−10% vs. the national median of $92,100). Living costs are not included.