How much does a transportation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Average (mean)
- $50,890
- Jobs
- 13,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,080 | $15.90 | |
| 25th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 90th | $79,540 | $38.24 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $69,220 |
| Oklahoma | $65,580 |
| Utah | $65,270 |
| Hawaii | $59,500 |
| Washington | $58,300 |
| Ohio | $57,010 |
| Massachusetts | $55,200 |
| Texas | $52,640 |
| District of Columbia | $51,730 |
| Arkansas | $51,720 |
| Virginia | $51,110 |
| Maine | $50,800 |
| New York | $48,450 |
| California | $47,590 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 |
| Minnesota | $45,200 |
| Georgia | $44,070 |
| North Carolina | $43,660 |
| Louisiana | $43,440 |
| Wisconsin | $43,180 |
| Missouri | $42,900 |
| Alaska | $42,360 |
| Maryland | $42,190 |
| Rhode Island | $41,820 |
| Nevada | $37,340 |
| Michigan | $37,190 |
| Nebraska | $37,140 |
| Florida | $37,110 |
| Mississippi | $36,510 |
| Indiana | $36,410 |
| Illinois | $35,900 |
| New Mexico | $35,440 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 |
| Delaware | $33,420 |
| New Hampshire | $29,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,250 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ogden, UT | $70,490 |
| Honolulu, HI | $65,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,460 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,320 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,790 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $55,800 |
| New York, NY | $55,220 |
| Savannah, GA | $52,590 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $51,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,370 |
| Washington, DC | $49,710 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,870 |
| Houston, TX | $48,430 |
In other countries
Transportation Worker belongs to the international group "Hand and pedal vehicle drivers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Bridge and Lock Tender$57,700
- Parking Attendant$35,150
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,670
- Aircraft Service Attendant$40,450
- Traffic Technician$59,090
- Transportation Inspector$92,100
- Passenger Attendant$37,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.95 ($45,650 a year).
How much does a transportation worker make a month?
About $3,804 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,650 a year.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,080 or less a year ($15.90 an hour); the top 10% make $79,540 or more.
Which state pays transportation workers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $69,220 a year, followed by Oklahoma ($65,580) and Utah ($65,270).
Which city pays transportation workers the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $70,490 a year.
How many transportation workers are there in the United States?
About 13,550 people work as transportation workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.