How much does a transportation worker make in Charlotte?
$43,660a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.99 an hour or $3,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.99
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,290Median: $43,660Highest 10%: $81,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| Median | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| 75th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $81,050 | $38.97 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $151,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $144,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $85,650 |
| Captain | $76,340 |
| Flight Attendant | $64,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,470 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $63,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,120 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,470 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $46,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.99 ($43,660 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $43,660 against $45,650 nationally, 4% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $43,660, so Charlotte pays 0% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for transportation worker pay?
24 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,050 or more.
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.