Transportation Planners Salary in District of Columbia
Transportation Planners in District of Columbia earn a median of $128,440 a year, +27% 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
- $128,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,890; the top 10% earn over $170,980. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Urban and Regional Planners$137,000 median in District of Columbia
- Logistics Engineers$104,770 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Logistics Analysts$104,770 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Logisticians$104,770 median in District of Columbia
- Transportation Engineers$103,880 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Security Management Specialists$108,160 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Transportation Planners pay in District of Columbia
How much do transportation planners make in District of Columbia?
The median is $128,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,890 and the top 10% earn over $170,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+27% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.