Transportation Planners Salary by State
The national median pay for transportation planners is $101,110 a year. By state, it ranges from $73,920 in Maine to $140,670 in Virginia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $66,120
- 25th percentile
- $80,860
- Median
- $101,110
- 75th percentile
- $129,960
- Top 10%
- $160,300
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other”). About 37,100 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $140,670 | +39% | $82,660 | $218,040 | 3,380 |
| 2 | Maryland | $131,810 | +30% | $70,430 | $175,720 | 2,600 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $128,440 | +27% | $83,890 | $170,980 | 2,480 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $105,640 | +4% | $78,530 | $169,520 | 820 |
| 5 | Colorado | $105,390 | +4% | $66,010 | $152,730 | 790 |
| 6 | New York | $104,770 | +4% | $67,210 | $138,590 | 3,410 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $104,420 | +3% | $65,830 | $131,270 | 120 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $103,330 | +2% | $65,330 | $130,330 | 1,000 |
| 9 | Washington | $102,920 | +2% | $71,060 | $163,230 | 1,160 |
| 10 | Texas | $101,800 | +1% | $74,820 | $156,560 | 2,260 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $101,260 | 0% | $74,400 | $138,330 | 350 |
| 12 | Arizona | $99,320 | −2% | $69,240 | $132,430 | 600 |
| 13 | Illinois | $99,050 | −2% | $68,310 | $130,900 | 730 |
| 14 | Ohio | $98,630 | −2% | $60,800 | $146,760 | 1,520 |
| 15 | California | $97,900 | −3% | $66,370 | $147,410 | 2,970 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $97,640 | −3% | $68,430 | $154,960 | 620 |
| 17 | Oregon | $95,900 | −5% | $73,920 | $129,060 | 350 |
| 18 | Nevada | $95,620 | −5% | $66,850 | $134,580 | 180 |
| 19 | Alabama | $95,370 | −6% | $74,170 | $142,670 | 320 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $94,520 | −7% | $73,140 | $115,210 | 190 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $92,520 | −8% | $61,970 | $143,020 | 430 |
| 22 | Delaware | $92,330 | −9% | $67,540 | $225,300 | 100 |
| 23 | Iowa | $91,560 | −9% | $60,000 | $145,540 | 150 |
| 24 | Utah | $91,560 | −9% | $71,220 | $128,670 | 180 |
| 25 | Georgia | $91,210 | −10% | $73,920 | $130,270 | 1,510 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $91,170 | −10% | $64,190 | $133,770 | 560 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $91,170 | −10% | $73,920 | $146,580 | 170 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $89,960 | −11% | $41,200 | $161,460 | 110 |
| 29 | Indiana | $89,440 | −12% | $63,130 | $123,710 | Not published |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $88,830 | −12% | $65,170 | $115,210 | 260 |
| 31 | Idaho | $88,610 | −12% | $62,000 | $112,260 | 70 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $88,610 | −12% | $73,920 | $108,890 | 220 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $88,610 | −12% | $75,570 | $115,210 | 40 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $86,530 | −14% | $65,900 | $158,750 | 130 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $86,260 | −15% | $63,130 | $100,420 | 70 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $85,550 | −15% | $73,920 | $111,650 | 170 |
| 37 | Kansas | $85,160 | −16% | $66,250 | $132,080 | 310 |
| 38 | Michigan | $84,260 | −17% | $61,210 | $131,800 | 660 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $83,780 | −17% | $63,130 | $115,210 | 300 |
| 40 | Florida | $83,460 | −17% | $44,990 | $127,190 | 1,740 |
| 41 | Montana | $82,380 | −19% | $63,420 | $115,920 | 170 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $81,420 | −19% | $65,140 | $124,840 | 1,770 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $80,860 | −20% | $53,530 | $129,960 | 320 |
| 44 | Missouri | $80,850 | −20% | $53,850 | $112,070 | 330 |
| 45 | Vermont | $79,450 | −21% | $55,700 | $120,430 | 110 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $78,850 | −22% | $56,590 | $106,330 | 350 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $76,400 | −24% | $46,350 | $100,920 | 250 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $76,400 | −24% | $42,630 | $103,380 | 120 |
| 49 | Maine | $73,920 | −27% | $46,470 | $108,850 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Transportation Planners salary questions
Which state pays transportation planners the most?
Virginia, with a median of $140,670 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $101,110). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays transportation planners the least?
Maine, with a median of $73,920 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most transportation planners work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,410, with a median of $104,770.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.