How much does a transportation worker make in New York?
$55,220a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.55
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,090Median: $55,220Highest 10%: $85,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| 75th | $70,700 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $85,140 | $40.93 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $26.55 ($55,220 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $55,220 against $45,650 nationally, 21% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,450, so New York pays 14% more.
Where does New York rank for transportation worker pay?
8 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,140 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.