Career profile · SOC 17-2051.01
Transportation Engineers
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.
Median salary
$99,590
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
5.2/10
automation risk
Salary distribution (US)
Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.
Bottom 10%
$61,040
25th %ile
$75,400
Median
$99,590
75th %ile
$121,690
Top 10%
$149,970
Top skills
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Mathematics
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Systems Analysis
Active Learning
Writing
Knowledge you'll build
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- Physics
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Law and Government
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