Transportation Planners Salary in Washington
Transportation Planners in Washington earn a median of $102,920 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
- $102,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($101,110)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,060; the top 10% earn over $163,230. Nationally the range is $66,120 to $160,300.
States ranked near Washington
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- Logisticians$107,250 median in Washington
- Transportation Engineers$110,000 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Security Management Specialists$100,360 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Transportation Planners pay in Washington
How much do transportation planners make in Washington?
The median is $102,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,060 and the top 10% earn over $163,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for transportation planners?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $101,110). Living costs are not included.