How much does a transportation worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $13.58 an hour or $2,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.58
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 45
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,230 | $13.57 | |
| 25th | $28,230 | $13.57 | |
| Median | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| 75th | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 90th | $55,200 | $26.54 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $198,600 |
| Airline Pilot | $180,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $158,700 |
| Captain | $103,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $81,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $80,820 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,820 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $61,630 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $59,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $13.58 ($28,250 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $28,250 against $45,650 nationally, 38% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $28,250, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for transportation worker pay?
44 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,200 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.