Find a Job You Really Want In
For example, an airplane pilot with years of experience working for a top-notch company can make as much as $142,000 per year in transportation. On the other hand, an entry-level taxi driver only makes about $23,000 per year.
Here are 10 common jobs in the transportation industry and their pay rates:
| Job Title | Average Salary | Entry-Level Salary | 90th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airplane Pilot | $108,000 | $82,000 | $142,000 |
| Traffic Engineer | $79,000 | $53,000 | $119,000 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $65,000 | $47,000 | $91,000 |
| Transportation Engineer | $65,000 | $47,000 | $91,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $70,000 | $29,000 | $126,000 |
| Subway Train Operator | $58,000 | $26,000 | $132,000 |
| Bus Driver | $34,000 | $28,000 | $42,000 |
| Taxi Driver | $33,000 | $23,000 | $47,000 |
| Transportation Security Officer | $33,000 | $25,000 | $44,000 |
| Flight Attendant | $30,000 | $24,000 | $39,000 |
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Author
Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.
