What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Transportation Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,068, a Transportation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,169, a Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,058, a Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,365,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer?

Entry Level Transportation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Transportation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $76,776, California $76,485, Massachusetts $75,465. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Transportation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $105,916; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Engineer: $80,490; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702; Entry Level Civil Engineer: $74,201.

Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Entry Level Transportation Engineer make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer in District of Columbia is $77,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,492
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,478 to $83,624
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,288

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Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,624	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,178	$6,432	$1,484	$37
25th Percentile	$71,478	$5,956	$1,375	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Transportation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,776.
California: $76,485.
Massachusetts: $75,465.

District of Columbia $76,776 California $76,485 Massachusetts $75,465 Washington $75,188 New Jersey $75,160 Alaska $75,063 Connecticut $74,106 New York $73,718

Hawaii $72,477 Rhode Island $71,894 Maryland $71,499 Minnesota $70,958 Colorado $70,750 Illinois $70,681 Oregon $70,417 Delaware $70,223

New Hampshire $70,101 Virginia $69,828 Pennsylvania $69,030 Nevada $68,628 North Dakota $68,496 Michigan $68,288 Wisconsin $68,212 Vermont $68,060

Texas $67,637 Maine $67,609 Arizona $67,567 Ohio $67,519 Georgia $66,881 Indiana $66,562 Wyoming $66,499 Utah $66,402

Iowa $66,361 Kansas $66,028 Louisiana $65,931 North Carolina $65,896 Missouri $65,882 Florida $65,612 Montana $65,466 Nebraska $65,327

Kentucky $65,251 South Carolina $64,974 Tennessee $64,800 Idaho $64,731 New Mexico $64,225 Oklahoma $64,114 Alabama $63,705 South Dakota $63,018

Arkansas $62,644 West Virginia $62,443 Mississippi $61,840

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Transportation Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $76,776
Washington: $76,776
Naval Anacost Annex: $76,776

Parcel Return Service, DC $76,776 Washington, DC $76,776 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $76,776 Washington Navy Yard, DC $76,776

Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Transportation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$71,478

Average $77,178/year

$83,624

$5,956

Average $6,432/month

$6,969

$1,375

Average $1,484/week

$1,608

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,624	$6,969	$1,608	$40
Average	$77,178	$6,432	$1,484	$37
25th Percentile	$71,478	$5,956	$1,375	$34

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