Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for transportation workers, all other in the U.S. is $45,650 ($21.95 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,650
- Mean annual wage
- $50,890
- Median hourly wage
- $21.95
- Employment
- 13,550
13,550 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,080 | $15.91 |
| 25th percentile | $38,240 | $18.39 |
| Median (50th) | $45,650 | $21.95 |
| 75th percentile | $60,400 | $29.04 |
| 90th percentile | $79,540 | $38.24 |
Highest-paying states for transportation workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,220 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $65,580 | 150 |
| Utah | $65,270 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $59,500 | 270 |
| Washington | $58,300 | 260 |
| Ohio | $57,010 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $55,200 | 30 |
| Texas | $52,640 | 270 |
| District of Columbia | $51,730 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $51,720 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Pennsylvania: $28,250 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $29,590 median annual wage
- Delaware: $33,420 median annual wage
- Connecticut: $34,010 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $35,440 median annual wage
About this occupation
All transportation workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 5.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.6% |
| Master's degree | 8.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,240
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,330
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,640
- Light Truck Drivers$44,860
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,890
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,280
- Driver/Sales Workers$38,770
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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