Highest-paying states for transportation workers, all other
New Jersey leads at $69,220 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $69,220 | $39,200–$82,850 |
| Oklahoma | $65,580 | $58,550–$106,890 |
| Utah | $65,270 | $45,860–$73,090 |
| Hawaii | $59,500 | $45,200–$68,520 |
| Washington | $58,300 | $44,530–$81,190 |
| Ohio | $57,010 | $44,820–$59,900 |
| Massachusetts | $55,200 | $45,680–$79,500 |
| Texas | $52,640 | $31,270–$63,290 |
| District of Columbia | $51,730 | $47,300–$66,870 |
| Arkansas | $51,720 | $48,060–$53,740 |
| Virginia | $51,110 | $38,990–$65,150 |
| Maine | $50,800 | $43,500–$64,090 |
| New York | $48,450 | $38,180–$68,350 |
| California | $47,590 | $46,650–$76,780 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 | $34,390–$62,800 |
| Minnesota | $45,200 | $45,030–$57,330 |
| Georgia | $44,070 | $38,130–$52,370 |
| North Carolina | $43,660 | $41,600–$59,010 |
| Louisiana | $43,440 | $38,240–$48,180 |
| Wisconsin | $43,180 | $34,710–$60,140 |
| Missouri | $42,900 | $33,600–$46,390 |
| Alaska | $42,360 | $32,300–$56,010 |
| Maryland | $42,190 | $31,770–$50,160 |
| Rhode Island | $41,820 | $31,200–$65,250 |
| Nevada | $37,340 | $37,340–$37,340 |
| Michigan | $37,190 | $32,010–$38,580 |
| Nebraska | $37,140 | $28,580–$63,860 |
| Florida | $37,110 | $34,230–$47,030 |
| Mississippi | $36,510 | $34,960–$36,610 |
| Indiana | $36,410 | $31,770–$53,410 |
| Illinois | $35,900 | $33,640–$66,960 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $34,010–$35,890 |
| Delaware | $33,420 | $31,770–$61,070 |
| New Hampshire | $29,590 | $29,590–$29,600 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.