Transportation Planners Salary in Kentucky
Transportation Planners in Kentucky earn a median of $78,850 a year, −22% 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
- $78,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,590; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Transportation Planners pay in Kentucky
How much do transportation planners make in Kentucky?
The median is $78,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,590 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−22% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.