Hourly Wage for Transportation Engineer IV Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Transportation Engineer IV?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Transportation Engineer IV in the United States is $59, which translates to an annual salary of about $123,012.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55 to $64 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51 per hour
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Transportation Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,960 $11,080 $2,557 $64
Average $123,012 $10,251 $2,366 $59
25th Percentile $114,650 $9,554 $2,205 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Engineer IV Salaries

A Transportation Engineer IV'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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Transportation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Engineer IV'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 Engineer I (0-2 years): $68,473
  • Transportation Engineer II (2-4 years): $87,225
  • Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,823
  • Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years): $123,012
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Transportation Engineer I0-2 years$68,473
Transportation Engineer II2-4 years$87,225
Transportation Engineer III4-7 years$105,823
Transportation Engineer IV7+ years$123,012
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Top Paying Cities for Transportation Engineer IVs

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:

  • San Jose: $155,155
  • San Francisco: $153,456
  • Oakland: $150,222

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Engineer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.22% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • AutoCAD (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Analysis 5.22%
AutoCAD 1.94%
Programming 1.28%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Transportation Engineer IV's salary.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Laundry: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Systems Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Development
 $142,694
16%
Laundry
 $136,543
11%
Systems Engineering
 $136,543
11%
JavaScript
 $135,313
10%
Networking
 $132,853
8%
SQL
 $132,853
8%
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Transportation Engineer IV Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Transportation Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $137,588. While startup companies pay approximate $116,358.

Transportation Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$116,358
Growth Stage51~500$123,067
Established501~5000$132,867
Enterprise5000+$137,588

Transportation Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transportation Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Transportation Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transportation Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transportation Engineer IV

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$135,313$65.010%
Biotechnology$135,313$65.010%
Business Services$135,313$65.010%
Chemicals$135,313$65.010%
Construction$135,313$65.010%

How Education impacts a Transportation Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Engineer IVs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Transportation Engineer IV with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $114,035 and $120,380).

Transportation Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Engineer IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 51.3%
Associates 2.6%
Bachelors 51.3%
Masters 38.5%
Doctorate 7.7%
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Transportation Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Engineer IV'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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$114,650
Average $123,012/year
$132,960
$9,554
Average $10,251/month
$11,080
$2,205
Average $2,366/week
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Average $59/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $132,960 $11,080 $2,557 $64
Average $123,012 $10,251 $2,366 $59
25th Percentile $114,650 $9,554 $2,205 $55

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Salary Trends for Transportation Engineer IV

Salaries for a Transportation Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $128,793 in 2023 to around $128,292 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Engineer IV salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Engineer IV Over Time

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$128,793
2024
$128,843
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FAQ about Transportation Engineer IV

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Transportation Engineer IV?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Transportation Engineer IV roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Transportation Engineer IV?

Oversees personnel responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. Propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.

3. What are the skills of Transportation Engineer IV

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.)

Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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AutoCAD: AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.

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Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

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