How much does a transportation worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 25th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $66,870 | $32.15 | |
| 90th | $90,080 | $43.31 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $49,710 against $45,650 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $51,730, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for transportation worker pay?
13 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,080 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.