Transportation Workers, All Other Salary
Transportation Workers, All Other earn a median $45,650 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$45,650
$21.95 per hour
Range
$33,080 – $79,540
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,550
across the U.S.
▲15.2%
Pay trend: The median for transportation workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $39,630 (May 2024) to $45,650 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 12.8%. Large one-year swings in local data can partly reflect BLS survey sampling.
What transportation workers, all other do
All transportation workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,600
Employment of transportation workers, all other is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Transportation Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$38,860
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,238Monthly
$1,619Twice a month
$1,495Every 2 weeks
$18.68Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,298
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,830
- Medicare (1.45%)$662
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,860
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,080 | $15.90 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $38,240 | $18.38 | $32,906 |
| Median (50th) | $45,650 | $21.95 | $38,860 |
| 75th percentile | $60,400 | $29.04 | $50,711 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,540 | $38.24 | $64,786 |
Transportation Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,220 | −2.1% | $55,250 | $35,360 – $85,140 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $65,580 | — | $52,468 | $20,990 – $116,830 | 150 |
| Utah | $65,270 | −0.0% | $52,653 | $44,870 – $80,390 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $59,500 | — | $46,996 | $40,840 – $78,300 | 270 |
| Washington | $58,300 | −8.0% | $49,024 | $44,520 – $81,200 | 260 |
| Ohio | $57,010 | +53.3% | $47,202 | $34,700 – $61,280 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $55,200 | — | $43,993 | $43,700 – $119,020 | 30 |
| Texas | $52,640 | +48.2% | $44,476 | $29,210 – $77,820 | 270 |
| District of Columbia | $51,730 | +7.9% | $41,807 | $43,800 – $98,410 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $51,720 | +34.2% | $41,933 | $38,100 – $56,320 | 50 |
| Virginia | $51,110 | +12.7% | $41,122 | $37,820 – $74,300 | 70 |
| Maine | $50,800 | — | $40,750 | $38,350 – $70,430 | 30 |
| New York | $48,450 | +13.7% | $39,090 | $33,090 – $107,240 | 220 |
| California | $47,590 | −2.7% | $38,895 | $40,210 – $78,260 | 1,870 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 | −9.0% | $39,366 | $26,120 – $66,650 | 1,330 |
| Minnesota | $45,200 | +10.7% | $36,899 | $45,020 – $81,910 | 390 |
| Georgia | $44,070 | −0.7% | $35,926 | $28,840 – $59,300 | 630 |
| North Carolina | $43,660 | +21.8% | $36,028 | $39,600 – $80,570 | 420 |
| Louisiana | $43,440 | +27.6% | $36,167 | $34,420 – $70,710 | 1,040 |
| Wisconsin | $43,180 | −0.6% | $35,756 | $29,590 – $74,420 | 130 |
| Missouri | $42,900 | +31.5% | $35,571 | $33,350 – $54,080 | 120 |
| Alaska | $42,360 | — | $36,216 | $32,300 – $72,450 | 190 |
| Maryland | $42,190 | +26.8% | $34,439 | $31,200 – $67,640 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $41,820 | +26.0% | $34,831 | $31,200 – $70,630 | 30 |
| Nevada | $37,340 | −5.3% | $32,183 | $37,340 – $42,770 | 450 |
| Michigan | $37,190 | +6.4% | $30,732 | $27,310 – $65,080 | 220 |
| Nebraska | $37,140 | +29.4% | $31,212 | $28,080 – $71,350 | 30 |
| Florida | $37,110 | −16.1% | $31,998 | $31,490 – $55,160 | 560 |
| Mississippi | $36,510 | +10.9% | $30,787 | $30,330 – $40,680 | 80 |
| Indiana | $36,410 | +10.7% | $30,391 | $30,690 – $62,050 | 270 |
| Illinois | $35,900 | +1.9% | $29,393 | $32,910 – $75,680 | 370 |
| New Mexico | $35,440 | +2.2% | $30,099 | $29,220 – $52,350 | — |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | +1.8% | $28,902 | $34,010 – $48,350 | 140 |
| Delaware | $33,420 | +7.1% | $27,855 | $31,770 – $83,080 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $29,590 | +1.8% | $25,956 | $29,590 – $36,410 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,250 | +1.9% | $24,007 | $25,890 – $62,090 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $40,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Parking Attendant | $35,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $57,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Traffic Technician | $59,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,420 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Light Truck Driver | $44,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Motorboat Operator | $47,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation workers, all other make?
The national median salary for transportation workers, all other is $45,650 a year ($21.95 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,080 and the top 10% earn over $79,540. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays transportation workers, all other the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $69,220.
How many transportation workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 13,550 people work as transportation workers, all other nationwide.