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Transportation Planners

Median Salary
95,890
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$58,780

10%

$95,890

Median

$141,410

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    55%

  • Master's degree

    45%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Geography and Environmental Studies
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • History and Political Science
  • Demography and Population Studies
  • Energy and Environmental Policy
  • Applied Demography

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Geography
  • Transportation
  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.