As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transportation Engineer I in the United States is $68,356. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,987 to $75,301, with most professionals earning between $56,188 and $81,624.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $75,301 | $6,275 | $1,448 | $36 |
| Average | $68,356 | $5,696 | $1,315 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,987 | $5,166 | $1,192 | $30 |
An entry-level Transportation Engineer I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $67,881. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $68,356. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $69,600. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $70,429, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $70,636.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Transportation Engineer I | $67,881 |
| Intermediate Level Transportation Engineer I | $68,356 |
| Senior Level Transportation Engineer I | $69,600 |
| Specialist Level Transportation Engineer I | $70,429 |
| Expert Level Transportation Engineer I | $70,636 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Transportation Engineer I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $74,708 in 2023 to approximately $73,779 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Transportation Engineer I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $68,356 | 69.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,229 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,871 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,367 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.5% | ||
| Pension | $3,691 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $8,413 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $98,280 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 2.0% |
| Associates | 0.7% |
| Bachelors | 33.8% |
| Masters | 59.6% |
| Doctorate | 4.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Transportation Engineer I is $68,356. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Transportation Engineer I is $33; the average weekly pay of Transportation Engineer I is $1,315; the average monthly pay of Transportation Engineer I is $5,696.
A Transportation Engineer I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Transportation Engineer I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Transportation Engineer I is $86,217.
The highest pay for Transportation Engineer I is $81,624.
The lowest pay for Transportation Engineer I is $56,188.
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