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Job outlook for transportation directors in the United States
Transportation director job and salary trends over time
Transportation director jobs over time
Transportation director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,912 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,404 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,397 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,102 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,851 | 0.00% |
Average transportation director salary over time
Transportation director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,314 | $24.67 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $50,340 | $24.20 | --0.2% |
| 2023 | $50,430 | $24.25 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $49,222 | $23.66 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $47,481 | $22.83 | +3.0% |
Transportation director jobs by state
Most common states for transportation directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 190 | 22% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 301 | 17% |
| 3 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 772 | 15% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 589 | 12% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 345 | 12% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 80 | 12% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 500 | 11% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 446 | 11% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 63 | 6% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 377 | 4% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 288 | 4% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 264 | 4% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 239 | 4% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 236 | 4% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 132 | 4% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 118 | 4% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 392 | 3% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 266 | 3% |
Most common cities for transportation directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $47,019 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $52,576 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $56,647 |
| 4 | Battle Creek | 1 | 2% | $47,475 |
| 5 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $44,742 |
| 6 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $58,392 |
| 7 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $44,758 |
| 8 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $48,384 |
| 9 | Cedar Park | 1 | 1% | $51,357 |
| 10 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $58,327 |
| 11 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $44,773 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $46,452 |
| 13 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $44,788 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $45,938 |
| 15 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $50,982 |
| 16 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $47,220 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $51,220 |
Transportation Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of transportation director experts
NSTA
What general advice would you give to a Transportation Director?
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
What type of skills will young Transportation Directors need?
Curt Macysyn: Student transportation, in particular, requires candidates who are organized and can handle multiple priorities. In the post-pandemic period, a premium will be placed upon those who are able to operate well in a people-friendly environment. For new college graduates, recruitment in the student transportation field opens up right around graduation time, so for anyone looking to jump right into a position after they receive a degree in May, timing would be excellent.