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Job outlook for terminal managers in the United States
Terminal manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected terminal manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for terminal managers are projected over the next decade.
Terminal manager salaries have increased 8% for terminal managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,964 terminal managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 16,792 active terminal manager job openings in the US.
The average terminal manager salary is $74,237.
Are terminal manager jobs in demand?
Terminal manager job and salary trends over time
Terminal manager jobs over time
Terminal manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,964 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,559 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,564 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,372 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,212 | 0.00% |
Average terminal manager salary over time
Terminal manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,237 | $35.69 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $72,827 | $35.01 | --0.2% |
| 2024 | $72,958 | $35.08 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $71,210 | $34.24 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $68,691 | $33.02 | +3.0% |
Terminal manager jobs by state
Most common states for terminal managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 87 | 13% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 612 | 10% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 731 | 6% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 623 | 6% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 516 | 6% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 384 | 6% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 683 | 5% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 592 | 5% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 481 | 5% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 349 | 5% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 340 | 5% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 321 | 5% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 312 | 5% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 290 | 5% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 275 | 5% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 167 | 5% |
| 17 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 164 | 5% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 146 | 5% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 50 | 5% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 40 | 5% |
Most common cities for terminal managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtle Beach | 1 | 3% | $68,935 |
| 2 | Gardena | 1 | 2% | $84,227 |
| 3 | Pico Rivera | 1 | 2% | $84,146 |
| 4 | Quincy | 1 | 2% | $69,453 |
| 5 | Sanford | 1 | 2% | $62,257 |
| 6 | Savannah | 2 | 1% | $72,004 |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $67,707 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $74,572 |
| 9 | South Bend | 1 | 1% | $73,044 |
| 10 | Thornton | 1 | 1% | $70,702 |
Terminal Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of terminal manager experts
NSTA
What general advice would you give to a Terminal Manager?
Curt Macysyn: NSTA expects a quick recovery in the student transportation field, but like other sectors, we expect that procedures and protocols will have to adapt to a post-COVID19 environment. What that likely means is that more emphasis will be placed on the cleaning and sanitizing of vehicles as we move forward. Also, the industry has a heavy reliance on employee and driver training in order to maintain its stellar safety track record. With that, much of the training and professional development have transitioned to online platforms, and if that set-up proves consistently viable