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

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

How does experience change A Transportation Program Manager's salary?

A Transportation Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $144,696 for beginners, reaching about $146,270 at mid-level, and approach $149,615 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Transportation Program Manager?

Transportation Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transportation Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $165,030, California $164,404, Massachusetts $162,213. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transportation Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Transportation Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Transportation Senior Manager: $142,031; Claim Manager, Transportation: $130,629; Transportation Traffic Manager: $107,390; Wellness Program Manager: $103,820; Transportation Account Manager: $103,785.

Transportation Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transportation Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Program Manager in Delaware is $150,945 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $185,491
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,612 to $169,028
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,473

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Transportation Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,028	$14,086	$3,251	$81
Average	$150,945	$12,579	$2,903	$73
25th Percentile	$137,612	$11,468	$2,646	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Program Manager Salaries

A Transportation Program Manager'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 Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Program Manager'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): $144,696
Early Career (1-2 years): $145,286
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,270
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,648
Expert (over 8 years): $149,615

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Transportation Program Manager	$144,696
Intermediate Level Transportation Program Manager	$145,286
Senior Level Transportation Program Manager	$146,270
Specialist Level Transportation Program Manager	$147,648
Expert Level Transportation Program Manager	$149,615

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How Do Transportation Program Manager 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 Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,030.
California: $164,404.
Massachusetts: $162,213.

District of Columbia $165,030 California $164,404 Massachusetts $162,213 Washington $161,617 New Jersey $161,557 Alaska $161,349 Connecticut $159,292 New York $158,457

Hawaii $155,789 Rhode Island $154,537 Maryland $153,688 Minnesota $152,525 Colorado $152,078 Illinois $151,929 Oregon $151,362 Delaware $150,945

New Hampshire $150,683 Virginia $150,095 Pennsylvania $148,381 Nevada $147,517 North Dakota $147,234 Michigan $146,786 Wisconsin $146,622 Vermont $146,295

Texas $145,385 Maine $145,326 Arizona $145,236 Ohio $145,132 Georgia $143,761 Indiana $143,075 Wyoming $142,941 Utah $142,732

Iowa $142,643 Kansas $141,927 Louisiana $141,719 North Carolina $141,644 Missouri $141,614 Florida $141,033 Montana $140,720 Nebraska $140,422

Kentucky $140,258 South Carolina $139,662 Tennessee $139,289 Idaho $139,140 New Mexico $138,052 Oklahoma $137,813 Alabama $136,934 South Dakota $135,458

Arkansas $134,654 West Virginia $134,221 Mississippi $132,925

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Program Managers

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: $156,221
Little Creek: $154,776
Magnolia: $155,417

Lincoln, DE $156,221 Little Creek, DE $154,776 Magnolia, DE $155,417 Milford, DE $156,221 Marydel, DE $154,194 Millsboro, DE $156,221 Millville, DE $157,265 Milton, DE $156,221

Nassau, DE $156,221 Ocean View, DE $157,265 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,265 Seaford, DE $154,582 Selbyville, DE $157,265 Smyrna, DE $154,015 Viola, DE $155,417 Woodside, DE $154,969

Bear, DE $152,883 Newark, DE $152,942 Claymont, DE $153,061 Delaware City, DE $152,942 Hockessin, DE $153,061 Kirkwood, DE $152,942 Middletown, DE $153,702 Montchanin, DE $153,061

New Castle, DE $153,061 Odessa, DE $153,911 Port Penn, DE $152,525 Rockland, DE $153,061 Saint Georges, DE $152,942 Townsend, DE $153,688 Winterthur, DE $153,061 Lewes, DE $156,221

Wilmington, DE $153,061 Dover, DE $154,701 Dover Afb, DE $155,059 Bethany Beach, DE $157,265 Bethel, DE $154,582 Bridgeville, DE $156,221 Camden Wyoming, DE $154,865 Cheswold, DE $154,343

Clayton, DE $153,956 Dagsboro, DE $157,265 Delmar, DE $154,582 Ellendale, DE $156,221 Felton, DE $156,221 Fenwick Island, DE $157,265 Frankford, DE $157,265 Frederica, DE $156,221

Georgetown, DE $156,221 Greenwood, DE $156,221 Harbeson, DE $156,221 Harrington, DE $156,221 Hartly, DE $153,881 Houston, DE $156,221 Kenton, DE $153,956 Laurel, DE $154,582

Yorklyn, DE $153,061

Transportation Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Program Manager'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 February 01, 2026

$137,612

Average $150,945/year

$169,028

$11,468

Average $12,579/month

$14,086

$2,646

Average $2,903/week

$3,251

$66

Average $73/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,028	$14,086	$3,251	$81
Average	$150,945	$12,579	$2,903	$73
25th Percentile	$137,612	$11,468	$2,646	$66

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