Transportation Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Aide make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Aide in the United States is $35,784 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,238
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,577 to $38,116
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,657
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Transportation Aide Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,116 $3,176 $733 $18
Average $35,784 $2,982 $688 $17
25th Percentile $32,577 $2,715 $626 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Aide Salaries

A Transportation Aide'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 Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Aide'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,473
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $35,695
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,007
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,521
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,199
Levels Salary
Entry Level Transportation Aide$35,473
Intermediate Level Transportation Aide$35,695
Senior Level Transportation Aide$36,007
Specialist Level Transportation Aide$36,521
Expert Level Transportation Aide$37,199
$35,473 0 yr
$35,695 < 2 yrs
$36,007 2-4 yrs
$36,521 5-8 yrs
$37,199 > 8 yrs
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How Do Transportation Aide 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 Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,620.
  • California: $39,470.
  • Massachusetts: $38,944.

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Aides

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: $45,135
  • San Francisco: $44,641
  • Oakland: $43,700

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Direct Patient Care (Mentioned in 2.82% Job Postings): Direct patient care Hands on, face-to-face contact with patients for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment. and monitoring.
  • Clinical Nursing (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Clinical research nursing is defined as clinical nursing practice with a specialty focus on research implementation and the care of subjects participating in clinical research.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.08%
Direct Patient Care 2.82%
Clinical Nursing 2.2%
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 Aide's salary.
  • Delegation: Can increase your salary by up to 70%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Nursing Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Delegation
$60,833
70%
Time Management
$41,510
16%
Nursing Practice
$40,079
12%
Coordination
$39,721
11%
Housekeeping
$39,363
10%
Innovation
$38,647
8%
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How Education impacts a Transportation Aide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Aides enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Aide with a No Diploma is between $30,562 and $32,564).

Transportation Aide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Aide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 73.6%
Associates 9.4%
Bachelors 15.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Transportation Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Aide'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Transportation Aide

Salaries for a Transportation Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $36,068 in 2023 to around $36,526 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Aide salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Aide Over Time

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2023
$36,068
2024
$37,345
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2024 $37,345
2025 $36,526
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