Transportation Planners Salary in Illinois
Transportation Planners in Illinois earn a median of $99,050 a year, −2% 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
- $99,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,310; the top 10% earn over $130,900. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
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- Logisticians$80,100 median in Illinois
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Security Management Specialists$82,070 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Transportation Planners pay in Illinois
How much do transportation planners make in Illinois?
The median is $99,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,310 and the top 10% earn over $130,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.