Transportation Planner
Design efficient transport systems that connect communities and reduce congestion
About the profession
Transportation Planners design and improve transportation systems including roads, transit, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian networks. They analyze travel patterns, conduct public engagement, model traffic flows, and develop long-range plans that shape how communities move. Infrastructure investment bills are driving significant growth in this field.
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Career Ladder
Junior Planner → Transportation Planner → Senior Planner → Planning Manager → Director of Transportation
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Salary Growth
5
Levels
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Top Salary
10+
Years
Learning Path
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Base: $50,000 - $60,000/year Base: $60,000 - $75,000/year Base: $75,000 - $92,000/year Base: $92,000 - $115,000/year Base: $115,000 - $155,000/year
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Learning Path 0 → Junior
Step-by-step plan from zero to first job
Earn degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or geography Develop GIS, transportation modeling, and data analysis skills Gain experience through planning department or…
Market 2026–2030
Trends, AI impact, prospects
Growth Rate: Average through 2030 Remote Trend: Increasing — analysis and planning work partially remote Top Industries: MPOs, DOTs, transit agencies, consulting firms, cities…
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