Transportation Planners
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$101,110/yr
Typical range
$80,860 – $129,960
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Transportation Planners does
Transportation planners design and improve systems for moving people and goods by analyzing traffic patterns, environmental impact, and community needs. They work with government agencies, engineering firms, and developers to create efficient, sustainable transportation solutions.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
- Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
- Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
- Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
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