What are the main factors that influence a 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 A Transportation Engineer's salary?

A Transportation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Transportation Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $69,594, a Transportation Engineer (2-4 years)earns $88,649, a Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,511, a Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $124,946,

What are the highest paying states for a Transportation Engineer?

Transportation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transportation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,195, California $97,823, Massachusetts $96,519. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transportation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer, Specialist - Transportation: $123,000; Transportation Design Engineer: $122,990; Transportation Engineer IV: $122,989; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900.

Transportation Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transportation Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Transportation Engineer in Delaware is $90,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,762
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,431 to $99,830
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,524

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Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,830	$8,319	$1,920	$48
Average	$90,018	$7,502	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$82,431	$6,869	$1,585	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Engineer Salaries

A 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 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 Transportation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,195.
California: $97,823.
Massachusetts: $96,519.

District of Columbia $98,195 California $97,823 Massachusetts $96,519 Washington $96,164 New Jersey $96,129 Alaska $96,005 Connecticut $94,781 New York $94,284

Hawaii $92,697 Rhode Island $91,952 Maryland $91,446 Minnesota $90,754 Colorado $90,488 Illinois $90,400 Oregon $90,063 Delaware $89,814

New Hampshire $89,658 Virginia $89,309 Pennsylvania $88,289 Nevada $87,775 North Dakota $87,606 Michigan $87,340 Wisconsin $87,242 Vermont $87,047

Texas $86,506 Maine $86,471 Arizona $86,418 Ohio $86,356 Georgia $85,540 Indiana $85,132 Wyoming $85,052 Utah $84,928

Iowa $84,874 Kansas $84,449 Louisiana $84,325 North Carolina $84,280 Missouri $84,263 Florida $83,917 Montana $83,730 Nebraska $83,553

Kentucky $83,455 South Carolina $83,101 Tennessee $82,879 Idaho $82,790 New Mexico $82,143 Oklahoma $82,001 Alabama $81,478 South Dakota $80,600

Arkansas $80,121 West Virginia $79,864 Mississippi $79,092

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $92,954
Little Creek: $92,094
Magnolia: $92,475

Lincoln, DE $92,954 Little Creek, DE $92,094 Magnolia, DE $92,475 Milford, DE $92,954 Marydel, DE $91,748 Millsboro, DE $92,954 Millville, DE $93,575 Milton, DE $92,954

Nassau, DE $92,954 Ocean View, DE $93,575 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,575 Seaford, DE $91,978 Selbyville, DE $93,575 Smyrna, DE $91,641 Viola, DE $92,475 Woodside, DE $92,209

Bear, DE $90,967 Newark, DE $91,003 Claymont, DE $91,074 Delaware City, DE $91,003 Hockessin, DE $91,074 Kirkwood, DE $91,003 Middletown, DE $91,455 Montchanin, DE $91,074

New Castle, DE $91,074 Odessa, DE $91,579 Port Penn, DE $90,754 Rockland, DE $91,074 Saint Georges, DE $91,003 Townsend, DE $91,446 Winterthur, DE $91,074 Lewes, DE $92,954

Wilmington, DE $91,074 Dover, DE $92,049 Dover Afb, DE $92,262 Bethany Beach, DE $93,575 Bethel, DE $91,978 Bridgeville, DE $92,954 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,147 Cheswold, DE $91,836

Clayton, DE $91,606 Dagsboro, DE $93,575 Delmar, DE $91,978 Ellendale, DE $92,954 Felton, DE $92,954 Fenwick Island, DE $93,575 Frankford, DE $93,575 Frederica, DE $92,954

Georgetown, DE $92,954 Greenwood, DE $92,954 Harbeson, DE $92,954 Harrington, DE $92,954 Hartly, DE $91,562 Houston, DE $92,954 Kenton, DE $91,606 Laurel, DE $91,978

Yorklyn, DE $91,074

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

Understanding how a 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

$82,431

Average $90,018/year

$99,830

$6,869

Average $7,502/month

$8,319

$1,585

Average $1,731/week

$1,920

$40

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,830	$8,319	$1,920	$48
Average	$90,018	$7,502	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$82,431	$6,869	$1,585	$40

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