How much does a transportation make in Virginia?
$119,100a year
Median yearly pay for transportations in Virginia. That is $57.28 an hour or $9,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.28
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,010Median: $119,100Highest 10%: $205,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,010 | $37.02 | |
| 25th | $93,570 | $44.99 | |
| Median | $119,100 | $57.28 | |
| 75th | $157,300 | $75.60 | |
| 90th | $205,600 | $98.87 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $129,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $116,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $111,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $108,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $105,700 |
| Roanoke, VA | $101,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $98,950 |
| Winchester, VA | $96,700 |
| Staunton, VA | $95,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $95,090 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $90,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportations.
| 9. California | $123,800 |
| 10. Georgia | $123,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $120,300 |
| 12. Virginia | $119,100 |
| 13. Alabama | $118,300 |
| 14. Minnesota | $118,200 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $117,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $57.28 ($119,100 a year).
Do transportations make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $119,100 against $107,200 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Virginia rank for transportation pay?
Virginia ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays transportations the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $129,100 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.