Transportation Planners Salary in Virginia
Transportation Planners in Virginia earn a median of $140,670 a year, +39% 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
- $140,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +39% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,660; the top 10% earn over $218,040. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
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Transportation Planners pay in Virginia
How much do transportation planners make in Virginia?
The median is $140,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,660 and the top 10% earn over $218,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+39% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.