Salaries for Jobs in Transportation

ProgramPotential job titlesEntry-level4-5 years10 yearsStar rating
Agricultural Systems TechnologyFarm equipment mechanic
Aircraft mechanic
Agricultural equipment operator
$54,038$68,099$80,5174
Auto Dealers LicensingAutomotive sales manager
Automotive title clerk
Auto dealer relationship manager
NANANA3
Automotive Systems TechnologyAutomotive engineer
Mechanical technologist
$47,424$54,808$62,4004
Collision Repair and Refinishing TechnologyAutomotive body repairer
Insurance appraiser
Mechanic
$43,784$54,912$70,3664
Commercial Drone Pilot TrainingProperty inspector
Communications and video production specialist
Field technician
NANANA3
Construction Equipment Systems TechnologyDiesel engine specialist
Rail car repairer
Mobile heavy equipment mechanic
$44,304$55,203$68,6194
Diesel and Heavy Equipment TechnologyMechanic and diesel engine specialist
Crane and tower operator
Mobile heavy equipment mechanic
$40,560$54,912$66,4774
Escort Vehicle Operator TrainingEscort driver
Logistics security officer
Protective services specialist
NANANA3
Freight Broker/Agent TrainingFreight broker
Freight agent
Freight broker carrier manager
NANANA4
Motorcycle TrainingHarley sales manager
Training instructor
Riding academy coach
NANANANA
Vehicle Safety Inspection CertificationAutomotive technician
General service technician
NANANA3

About the numbers

Lightcast is an Idaho-based labor market data analysis firm that aims to help communities understand the economic value of higher education and help colleges maximize the value of their education.

Lightcast projects salaries for entry-level positions, as well as after four to five years and after 10 years in specific careers. Various data, including quarterly wage and salary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and proprietary internal projections, is used to make the projections. The company's data helps identify skill gaps that keep job seekers and employers apart and tools to bridge that gap.

Star ratings are assigned by NCCareers.org, a partnership of state-level experts in public education, higher education, workforce development, college financing and labor market economics. The ratings are based on wages, projected growth rate and projected job openings. Occupations are rated from one to five stars, and those with more stars are considered to have better career prospects.