Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Transportation Engineer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer in the United States is $67,886 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,962
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,156 to $73,160
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,850
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Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,160 $6,097 $1,407 $35
Average $67,886 $5,657 $1,305 $33
25th Percentile $63,156 $5,263 $1,215 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Transportation Engineer'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.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Transportation Engineers

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: $85,624
  • San Francisco: $84,687
  • Oakland: $82,902

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 10.1% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • AutoCAD (Mentioned in 2.35% 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.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
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Planning 10.1%
AutoCAD 2.35%
Sustainability 1.26%
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 an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agile
 $80,105
18%
RFI
 $78,747
16%
Sustainability
 $78,747
16%
Leadership
 $73,316
8%
Project Management
 $73,316
8%
Electrical Engineering
 $71,959
6%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Transportation Engineers 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 an Entry Level Transportation Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,691 and $63,914).

Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Transportation Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 2.0%
Associates 0.7%
Bachelors 33.8%
Masters 59.6%
Doctorate 4.0%
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Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Transportation Engineer'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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$63,156
Average $67,886/year
$73,160
$5,263
Average $5,657/month
$6,097
$1,215
Average $1,305/week
$1,407
$30
Average $33/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,160 $6,097 $1,407 $35
Average $67,886 $5,657 $1,305 $33
25th Percentile $63,156 $5,263 $1,215 $30

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Transportation Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,640 in 2023 to around $72,283 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Transportation Engineer salary trends, .

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