Transportation Engineers salary in the United States
$68,240
10th
$79,930
25th
$100,840
Median
$129,680
75th
$163,220
90th
National median
$100,840
2025 OEWS
Mean
$108,670
Hourly median
$48.48
Employment
367,840
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $130,280 | 3,170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,160 | 10,990 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,150 | 5,590 |
| Mankato, MN | $128,220 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $126,000 | 380 |
| Napa, CA | $123,440 | 180 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $123,030 | 190 |
| Vallejo, CA | $122,510 | 300 |
| CA | $122,500 | 55,180 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,160 | 250 |
| Kennewick, WA | $121,370 | 630 |
| Yuba City, CA | $119,990 | 460 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $119,980 | 610 |
| Fresno, CA | $119,720 | 1,250 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $118,050 | 210 |
| Stockton, CA | $116,990 | 610 |
| Seattle, WA | $116,480 | 7,680 |
| Bremerton, WA | $116,210 | 300 |
| Salem, OR | $115,480 | 480 |
| Riverside, CA | $115,120 | 3,510 |
| AK | $114,730 | 1,670 |
| Anchorage, AK | $112,740 | 1,110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $112,430 | 1,140 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $111,740 | 490 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $111,080 | 240 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.