All transportation workers not listed separately.
Transportation Workers, All Other
SOC: 53-6099 O*NET: 53-6099.00
Median Salary
$45,650
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 4%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.6
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All transportation workers not listed separately.
What does a Transportation Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$33,080
10th percentile
Early Career
$38,240
25th percentile
Median
$45,650
50th percentile
Experienced
$60,400
75th percentile
Top Earners
$79,540
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$33,080
25th
$38,240
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$45,650
Mean: $50,890
75th
$60,400
90th
$79,540
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $46,460 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $38,240 and $60,400
- •Salary spread is 48.5% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 13,550 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:13,700
Top Industries
Support Activities for Transportation15.2%
Support Activities for Air Transportation8.6%
Water Transportation5.5%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+4%
Annual Openings:1,600
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)13,700
Current
2035 (Projected)14,300
+4%
+500
Employment Change
+4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Transportation Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 37 locations
California
1,870 jobs$47,5901.18x
Tennessee
1,330 jobs$46,2804.66x
Louisiana
1,040 jobs$43,4406.15x
Georgia
630 jobs$44,0701.49x
Florida
560 jobs$37,1100.65x
Nevada
450 jobs$37,3403.31x
North Carolina
420 jobs$43,6600.97x
Minnesota
390 jobs$45,2001.51x
Illinois
370 jobs$35,9000.69x
District of Columbia
340 jobs$51,7305.54x
Hawaii
270 jobs$59,5005.01x
Texas
270 jobs$52,6400.22x
Indiana
270 jobs$36,4100.97x
Washington
260 jobs$58,3000.85x
New York
220 jobs$48,4500.26x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Transportation Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Transportation Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Transportation Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA
952 program completions/year
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
Sterling Heights, MI
790 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI
626 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
483 program completions/year
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
475 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
Somers, CT
430 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
Haverhill, MA
396 program completions/year
M T Training Center
Desoto, TX
343 program completions/year
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, AZ
324 program completions/year
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
313 program completions/year
All-State Career School
Essington, PA
306 program completions/year
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
303 program completions/year
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