Assistant Transportation Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Transportation Director make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Transportation Director in the United States is $148,266 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,389
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,922 to $159,846
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,504
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Assistant Transportation Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $159,846 $13,321 $3,074 $77
Average $148,266 $12,356 $2,851 $71
25th Percentile $137,922 $11,494 $2,652 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Transportation Director Salaries

An Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Transportation Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $90,026
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,171
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,853
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $178,896
  • Expert (over 8 years): $204,014
Levels Salary
Transport... Level Assistant Transportation Director$90,026
Transport... Level Assistant Transportation Director$106,171
Assistant... Level Assistant Transportation Director$145,853
Transport... Level Assistant Transportation Director$178,896
VP of Tra... Level Assistant Transportation Director$204,014
$90,026 0 yr
$106,171 < 2 yrs
$145,853 2-4 yrs
$178,896 5-8 yrs
$204,014 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Transportation Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $164,160.
  • California: $163,537.
  • Massachusetts: $161,358.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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:

  • San Jose: $187,008
  • San Francisco: $184,960
  • Oakland: $181,062

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Transportation Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.96% 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.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 7.96%
Procurement 1.7%
Foodservice 1.34%
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 Assistant Transportation Director's salary.
  • Sales Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Spreadsheet Software: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Management
$176,437
19%
Customer Sales
$174,954
18%
Spreadsheet Software
$174,954
18%
Word Processing Software
$174,954
18%
Revenue Management
$174,954
18%
Cost Reduction
$170,506
15%
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Assistant Transportation Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Transportation Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Transportation Director positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Transportation Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Transportation Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$200,159$96.035%
Pharmaceuticals$189,780$91.028%
Internet$180,885$87.022%
Biotechnology$177,919$86.020%
Energy & Utilities$174,954$84.018%

How Education impacts an Assistant Transportation Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Transportation Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Assistant Transportation Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $158,237 and $166,179).

Assistant Transportation Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Transportation Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.9%
High School 28.6%
Associates 7.9%
Bachelors 38.1%
Masters 15.9%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Assistant Transportation Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Transportation Director

Salaries for an Assistant Transportation Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,020 in 2023 to around $131,078 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Transportation Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Transportation Director Over Time

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$139,020
2024
$134,156
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Assistant Transportation Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Transportation Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Transportation Director roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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