How much does a transportation worker make in Tampa?
$42,160a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.27
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,160Median: $42,160Highest 10%: $65,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 25th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 75th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 90th | $65,660 | $31.57 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Miami, FL | $38,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,110 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $150,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $100,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,420 |
| Captain | $77,180 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,970 |
| Traffic Technician | $62,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,640 |
| Flight Attendant | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $20.27 ($42,160 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Tampa than the national average?
No: $42,160 against $45,650 nationally, 8% less.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $37,110, so Tampa pays 14% more.
Where does Tampa rank for transportation worker pay?
27 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,660 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.