Transportation Planners Salary in Michigan
Transportation Planners in Michigan earn a median of $84,260 a year, −17% 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
- $84,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,210; the top 10% earn over $131,800. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
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- Logisticians$83,200 median in Michigan
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Transportation Planners pay in Michigan
How much do transportation planners make in Michigan?
The median is $84,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,210 and the top 10% earn over $131,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.