What are the main factors that influence a Transportation Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Transportation Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Transportation Director roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

How does experience change A Transportation Director's salary?

A Transportation Director's salary grows with experience: a Transportation Manager (5+ years)earns $104,660, a Transportation Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $143,801, a Transportation Director (5+ years)earns $176,391, a VP of Transportation (5+ years)earns $201,128, an SVP of Transportation (5+ years)earns $239,296,

What are the highest paying states for a Transportation Director?

Transportation Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transportation Director roles are District of Columbia $192,851, California $192,119, Massachusetts $189,559. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transportation Director roles make?

Salaries for Transportation Director level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Transportation: $236,295; Transportation & Distribution Director: $174,200; Transportation & Logistics Director: $174,180; Assistant Transportation Director: $148,273; Transportation Senior Manager: $141,998.

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Transportation Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transportation Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Director in Delaware is $176,391 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Transportation Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,082
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $162,780 to $180,417
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,389

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Transportation Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,417	$15,035	$3,470	$87
Average	$176,391	$14,699	$3,392	$85
25th Percentile	$162,780	$13,565	$3,130	$78

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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Director Salaries

A Transportation Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Transportation Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Transportation Manager (5+ years): $104,660
Transportation Senior Manager (5+ years): $143,801
Transportation Director (5+ years): $176,391
VP of Transportation (5+ years): $201,128
SVP of Transportation (5+ years): $239,296

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Transportation Manager	5+ years	$104,660
Transportation Senior Manager	5+ years	$143,801
Transportation Director	5+ years	$176,391
VP of Transportation	5+ years	$201,128
SVP of Transportation	5+ years	$239,296

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How Do Transportation Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Transportation Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $192,851.
California: $192,119.
Massachusetts: $189,559.

District of Columbia $192,851 California $192,119 Massachusetts $189,559 Washington $188,862 New Jersey $188,793 Alaska $188,549 Connecticut $186,145 New York $185,170

Hawaii $182,052 Rhode Island $180,589 Maryland $179,596 Minnesota $178,237 Colorado $177,715 Illinois $177,541 Oregon $176,879 Delaware $176,391

New Hampshire $176,085 Virginia $175,398 Pennsylvania $173,395 Nevada $172,385 North Dakota $172,054 Michigan $171,531 Wisconsin $171,340 Vermont $170,957

Texas $169,894 Maine $169,825 Arizona $169,720 Ohio $169,598 Georgia $167,996 Indiana $167,194 Wyoming $167,038 Utah $166,794

Iowa $166,689 Kansas $165,853 Louisiana $165,609 North Carolina $165,522 Missouri $165,487 Florida $164,808 Montana $164,442 Nebraska $164,094

Kentucky $163,902 South Carolina $163,206 Tennessee $162,770 Idaho $162,596 New Mexico $161,325 Oklahoma $161,046 Alabama $160,018 South Dakota $158,294

Arkansas $157,353 West Virginia $156,848 Mississippi $155,333

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $175,597
Little Creek: $176,882
Magnolia: $176,628

Lincoln, DE $175,597 Little Creek, DE $176,882 Magnolia, DE $176,628 Milford, DE $176,043 Marydel, DE $176,332 Millsboro, DE $174,860 Millville, DE $175,130 Milton, DE $175,433

Nassau, DE $175,560 Ocean View, DE $175,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,437 Seaford, DE $175,536 Selbyville, DE $174,810 Smyrna, DE $177,004 Viola, DE $176,189 Woodside, DE $176,663

Bear, DE $176,255 Newark, DE $176,189 Claymont, DE $176,550 Delaware City, DE $176,365 Hockessin, DE $176,173 Kirkwood, DE $176,332 Middletown, DE $176,400 Montchanin, DE $176,213

New Castle, DE $176,240 Odessa, DE $176,487 Port Penn, DE $176,605 Rockland, DE $176,231 Saint Georges, DE $176,344 Townsend, DE $176,616 Winterthur, DE $176,252 Lewes, DE $175,501

Wilmington, DE $176,182 Dover, DE $176,882 Dover Afb, DE $175,950 Bethany Beach, DE $174,916 Bethel, DE $175,097 Bridgeville, DE $175,510 Camden Wyoming, DE $176,384 Cheswold, DE $176,825

Clayton, DE $176,830 Dagsboro, DE $174,794 Delmar, DE $174,513 Ellendale, DE $175,043 Felton, DE $176,029 Fenwick Island, DE $174,832 Frankford, DE $174,527 Frederica, DE $176,203

Georgetown, DE $174,728 Greenwood, DE $175,538 Harbeson, DE $174,914 Harrington, DE $175,806 Hartly, DE $176,353 Houston, DE $175,555 Kenton, DE $176,839 Laurel, DE $174,623

Yorklyn, DE $176,226

Transportation Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Transportation Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $197,292. While startup companies pay approximate $166,850.

Transportation Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$166,850
Growth Stage	51~500	$176,470
Established	501~5000	$190,523
Enterprise	5000+	$197,292

Transportation Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transportation Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Transportation Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transportation Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Transportation Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$282,226	$136.0	60%

Transportation Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$162,780

Average $176,391/year

$180,417

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Average $14,699/month

$15,035

$3,130

Average $3,392/week

$3,470

$78

Average $85/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,417	$15,035	$3,470	$87
Average	$176,391	$14,699	$3,392	$85
25th Percentile	$162,780	$13,565	$3,130	$78

Transportation Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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SVP of Transportation

For a Transportation Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Transportation role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $201,128 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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