Transportation Planners Salary in California
Transportation Planners in California earn a median of $97,900 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. 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
- Median pay
- $97,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,370; the top 10% earn over $147,410. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
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Transportation Planners pay in California
How much do transportation planners make in California?
The median is $97,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,370 and the top 10% earn over $147,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (−3% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.