As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transportation Planner in Fresno, CA is $126,958, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,442 weekly, or $10,580 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $110,437 to $146,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($118,310) and 75th percentile ($137,181), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,488 per year. This $18,871 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, Fresno Transportation Planner often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 338 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 $110,437 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $118,310 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $126,958 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $137,181 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $146,488 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
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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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    Transportation Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 Fresno, CA. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $118,310 to $137,181 with the average base salary of $126,958. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,912 to $156,092 with the average total cash compensation of $141,048.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Transportation Planner: Planning

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