As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transportation Planner in Fargo, ND is $121,979, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,346 weekly, or $10,165 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Transportation Planner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Transportation Planner in Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $106,105 to $140,743. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($113,670) and 75th percentile ($131,801), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,743 per year. This $18,131 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fargo Transportation Planner often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 statewide for 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
Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $106,105 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $113,670 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $121,979 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $131,801 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $140,743 Fargo, ND November 01, 2026
25% $113,670 10% $106,105 90% $140,743 75% $131,801 $121,979 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....

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  1. Down a level:

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transportation Planner in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $113,670 to $131,801 with the average base salary of $121,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,934 to $149,970 with the average total cash compensation of $135,516.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Transportation Planner: Planning

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