How much does a transportation worker make in Dallas?
$31,270a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $15.03 an hour or $2,606 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.03
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $31,270Highest 10%: $64,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| Median | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $64,600 | $31.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Houston, TX | $48,430 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $15.03 ($31,270 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $31,270 against $45,650 nationally, 32% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,640, so Dallas pays 41% less.
Where does Dallas rank for transportation worker pay?
43 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,600 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.