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Job outlook for transportation analysts in the United States
Are transportation analyst jobs in demand?
Transportation analyst job and salary trends over time
Transportation analyst jobs over time
Transportation analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,074 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,991 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,956 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,757 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,594 | 0.00% |
Average transportation analyst salary over time
Transportation analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,897 | $29.28 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $59,683 | $28.69 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $59,563 | $28.64 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $59,555 | $28.63 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $59,220 | $28.47 | --0.1% |
Transportation analyst jobs by state
Most common states for transportation analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 156 | 22% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 103 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 73 | 10% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 65 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 623 | 7% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 417 | 7% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 39 | 7% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 406 | 6% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 342 | 6% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 55 | 6% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 49 | 6% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 323 | 5% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 170 | 5% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 93 | 5% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 91 | 5% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 491 | 4% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 441 | 4% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 351 | 4% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 73 | 4% |
Most common cities for transportation analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $60,929 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $72,455 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $70,914 |
| 4 | Cleveland | 2 | 1% | $63,454 |
| 5 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $63,341 |
| 6 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $63,894 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $63,744 |
| 8 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $83,597 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $51,773 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $55,678 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $69,446 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $63,897 |
| 13 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $51,356 |
| 14 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $72,053 |
Transportation Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of transportation analyst experts
Western Kentucky University
Michigan State University
Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What will help Transportation Analysts increase their earning potential?
Warren Beeler: Be a good example, team members are measured by their effort, passion, knowledge and positive attitude. The example you set by doing things you don't have to is why projects are successful. That example gets notice. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are contagious with co workers and make the work place productive and gets noticed. Success is earned. Earn your money and salary bumps should follow..
What's a good job out of college for Transportation Analysts?
Kelly Lynch: A good job is any position or opportunity that makes you - a recent graduate - happy. Some students are motivated by some factors and other students motivated by others. For example, it could be compensation, it could be geographic location, it could be upward mobility, it could be rotational programs, it could be finding an employer that aligns with your personal beliefs and values - or you may not want to go to a company - perhaps you want to start your own company, or go to law school, or ....?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.
LecturerPennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Project & Supply Chain Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Transportation Analyst job market given the pandemic?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: The biggest trend is a switch to online operations. Work that was forced online will most likely continue to be done there. Businesses that were forced to go online are learning there are cost advantages to keeping the work force remote. Second to that, is the need for businesses and individuals to be flexible and open to taking a different course of action at a moment's notice. Winners in the new economy will be virtual and flexible to changing their processes.
What's a good job out of college for Transportation Analysts?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: Anything that is related to your major, your passion, and your skill set. Building a career means taking a series of better and better positions as you gain experience in your field. Start small, but make sure it is a part of your bigger career plan.