Transportation Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for transportation workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $50,890 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $45,650
Total employment 13,550 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 1,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 11,500 → 11,900 (+400)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$76,750
- Massachusetts$67,920
- Washington$63,490
- District of Columbia$61,900
- Utah$61,180
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$31,660
- Mississippi$35,730
- Connecticut$36,760
- New Mexico$37,360
- Pennsylvania$37,370
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $76,750 | $65,580 | $37 | +50.8% | 150 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $67,920 | $55,200 | $33 | +33.5% | 30 |
| 3 | Washington | $63,490 | $58,300 | $31 | +24.8% | 260 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $61,900 | $51,730 | $30 | +21.6% | 340 |
| 5 | Utah | $61,180 | $65,270 | $29 | +20.2% | 60 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $60,230 | $69,220 | $29 | +18.4% | 160 |
| 7 | New York | $58,360 | $48,450 | $28 | +14.7% | 220 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $58,160 | $59,500 | $28 | +14.3% | 270 |
| 9 | California | $57,360 | $47,590 | $28 | +12.7% | 1,870 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $55,040 | $45,200 | $26 | +8.2% | 390 |
| 11 | Maine | $52,930 | $50,800 | $25 | +4% | 30 |
| 12 | Virginia | $52,770 | $51,110 | $25 | +3.7% | 70 |
| 13 | Ohio | $52,760 | $57,010 | $25 | +3.7% | 150 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $51,460 | $43,660 | $25 | +1.1% | 420 |
| 15 | Texas | $50,500 | $52,640 | $24 | -0.8% | 270 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $50,380 | $51,720 | $24 | -1% | 50 |
| 17 | Illinois | $49,280 | $35,900 | $24 | -3.2% | 370 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $47,950 | $41,820 | $23 | -5.8% | 30 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $47,510 | $43,180 | $23 | -6.6% | 130 |
| 20 | Alaska | $46,660 | $42,360 | $22 | -8.3% | 190 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $46,560 | $43,440 | $22 | -8.5% | 1,040 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $46,550 | $46,280 | $22 | -8.5% | 1,330 |
| 23 | Delaware | $45,370 | $33,420 | $22 | -10.8% | 40 |
| 24 | Maryland | $44,910 | $42,190 | $22 | -11.8% | 160 |
| 25 | Georgia | $44,450 | $44,070 | $21 | -12.7% | 630 |
| 26 | Indiana | $44,080 | $36,410 | $21 | -13.4% | 270 |
| 27 | Missouri | $43,850 | $42,900 | $21 | -13.8% | 120 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $42,800 | $37,140 | $21 | -15.9% | 30 |
| 29 | Florida | $41,220 | $37,110 | $20 | -19% | 560 |
| 30 | Michigan | $40,580 | $37,190 | $20 | -20.3% | 220 |
| 31 | Nevada | $39,190 | $37,340 | $19 | -23% | 450 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $37,370 | $28,250 | $18 | -26.6% | — |
| 33 | New Mexico | $37,360 | $35,440 | $18 | -26.6% | — |
| 34 | Connecticut | $36,760 | $34,010 | $18 | -27.8% | 140 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $35,730 | $36,510 | $17 | -29.8% | 80 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $31,660 | $29,590 | $15 | -37.8% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 48 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden, UT | $70,490 | $69,060 | 30 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $65,600 | $59,870 | 150 |
| 3 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,460 | $57,590 | 40 |
| 4 | Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $60,880 | $64,770 | 40 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $60,320 | $52,290 | 40 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $59,790 | $52,680 | 30 |
| 7 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,870 | $52,530 | 440 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,800 | $63,860 | 370 |
| 9 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $55,660 | $56,320 | 90 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,220 | $59,080 | 270 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing transportation workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Couriers and Messengers | $65,510 | $59,720 | 310 |
| 2 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $65,510 | $60,870 | 260 |
| 3 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,340 | $66,260 | 410 |
| 4 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $63,200 | $62,010 | 50 |
| 5 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $61,780 | $64,130 | 450 |
| 6 | Inland Water Transportation | $60,010 | $63,660 | 30 |
| 7 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation | $59,790 | $59,290 | — |
| 8 | Food Manufacturing | $59,410 | $60,230 | 80 |
| 9 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $59,110 | $60,700 | 790 |
| 10 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $59,110 | $60,700 | 790 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $56,280 | $58,600 | 1,880 |
| 12 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $56,280 | $58,600 | 1,880 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do transportation workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median transportation workers, all other salary in the United States is $45,650 per year (mean $50,890), and about 80% earn between $33,080 and $79,540.
How much do transportation workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays transportation workers, all other the most?
Oklahoma has the highest average pay for transportation workers, all other at $76,750 per year (median $65,580).
What is the job outlook for transportation workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,200 openings per year.