How much does a transportation worker make in Virginia?
$51,110a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in Virginia. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.57
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $51,110Highest 10%: $74,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 75th | $65,150 | $31.32 | |
| 90th | $74,300 | $35.72 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,400 |
| Washington, DC | $49,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 8. Texas | $52,640 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $51,730 |
| 10. Arkansas | $51,720 |
| 11. Virginia | $51,110 |
| 12. Maine | $50,800 |
| 13. New York | $48,450 |
| 14. California | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.57 ($51,110 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $51,110 against $45,650 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Virginia rank for transportation worker pay?
Virginia ranks 11 of 36 states.
Which city in Virginia pays transportation workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $52,400 a year.
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.