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Job outlook for transportation technicians in the United States
Are transportation technician jobs in demand?
Yes, transportation technician jobs are in demand. Transportation technician demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Transportation technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of transportation technician jobs and the average transportation technician salary over time.
Transportation technician jobs over time
Transportation technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,663 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,590 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,599 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,561 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,494 | 0.00% |
Average transportation technician salary over time
Transportation technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,073 | $17.82 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $36,825 | $17.70 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $36,119 | $17.37 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $35,421 | $17.03 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $35,018 | $16.84 | +2.8% |
Transportation technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of transportation technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where transportation technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for transportation technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 109 | 15% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 176 | 13% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 102 | 10% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 280 | 9% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 566 | 8% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 459 | 8% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 442 | 8% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 270 | 8% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 141 | 8% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 101 | 8% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 80 | 8% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 63 | 8% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 746 | 7% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 492 | 7% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 431 | 7% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 385 | 7% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 333 | 7% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 140 | 7% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 60 | 7% |
Most common cities for transportation technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur dAlene | 2 | 4% | $36,146 |
| 2 | Oak Park | 2 | 4% | $33,725 |
| 3 | Asheboro | 1 | 4% | $34,971 |
| 4 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $36,822 |
| 5 | Chesterfield | 1 | 2% | $36,657 |
| 6 | Pasadena | 2 | 1% | $43,152 |
| 7 | Springfield | 2 | 1% | $29,879 |
| 8 | Tulsa | 2 | 0% | $36,833 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $43,649 |