As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Transportation Planner in District of Columbia is $101,155, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,945 weekly, or $8,430 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Transportation Planner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Transportation Planner in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $83,239 to $127,931. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,777) and 75th percentile ($115,170), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,931 per year. This $23,393 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Foodservice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Senior Transportation Planner often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Senior Transportation Planner job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $83,239 DC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $91,777 DC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $101,155 DC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $115,170 DC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $127,931 DC August 01, 2026
25% $91,777 10% $83,239 90% $127,931 75% $115,170 $101,155 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $111,909 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $111,913 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $111,914 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $111,913 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Transportation Senior Supervisor

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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