How much does a Transportation Planner make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transportation Planner in the United States is $126,642. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,168 to $137,039, with most professionals earning between $102,810 and $146,505.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $102,810 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $114,168 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $126,642 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $137,039 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $146,505 US March 01, 2025
25% $114,168 10% $102,810 90% $146,505 75% $137,039 $126,642 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Transportation Planner ?

A professional transportation planner is a professional engaged in the practice of transportation planning, relating to the transportation aspects of urban planning and infrastructure planning....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/25/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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    Transportation Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Transportation Planner

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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126642
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transportation Planner in the United States. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $114,168 to $137,039 with the average base salary of $126,642. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,168 to $137,039 with the average total cash compensation of $126,642.

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Skills associated with Transportation Planner: Planning

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