Entry Level Transportation Planner Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Transportation Planner make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Transportation Planner in the United States is $56,748 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,546
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,416 to $60,306
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,650
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Entry Level Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $60,306 $5,026 $1,160 $29
Average $56,748 $4,729 $1,091 $27
25th Percentile $50,416 $4,201 $970 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Transportation Planner Salaries

An Entry Level Transportation Planner'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entry Level Transportation Planner 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 Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,832.
  • California: $62,593.
  • Massachusetts: $61,759.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Transportation Planners

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:

  • San Jose: $71,577
  • San Francisco: $70,873
  • Oakland: $69,301

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Transportation Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • ACH (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): An automated clearing house is a computer-based electronic network for processing transactions, usually domestic low value payments, between participating financial institutions. It may support both credit transfers and direct debits
  • Collateral Management (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Collateral management is the process of two parties exchanging assets in order to reduce credit risk associated with any unsecured financial transactions between them.
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Customer Service 5.88%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Transportation Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Transportation Planners enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Level Transportation Planner with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,277 and $59,428).

Entry Level Transportation Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Transportation Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.1%
High School 22.2%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 33.3%
Masters 22.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Entry Level Transportation Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Transportation Planner'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.

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$50,416
Average $56,748/year
$60,306
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Average $4,729/month
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Average $1,091/week
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Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,306 $5,026 $1,160 $29
Average $56,748 $4,729 $1,091 $27
25th Percentile $50,416 $4,201 $970 $24

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Transportation Planner

Salaries for an Entry Level Transportation Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,211 in 2023 to around $60,541 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Transportation Planner salary trends, .

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