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Where Transportation and Material Moving Occupations Pays Above the National Average

$42,740
National Median Salary
26
States Pay Above Average
197
Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Transportation and Material Moving Occupations Earns a Premium

These 26 states pay Transportation and Material Moving Occupationss above the national median of $42,740.

Rank State Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Alaska $51,390 +20.2% 29,470
2 Washington $48,460 +13.4% 287,920
3 North Dakota $47,800 +11.8% 40,980
4 District of Columbia $47,130 +10.3% 17,450
5 Wyoming $47,000 +10.0% 25,200
6 Hawaii $46,970 +9.9% 48,380
7 Minnesota $46,900 +9.7% 228,260
8 Delaware $46,740 +9.4% 41,040
9 Colorado $46,280 +8.3% 218,520
10 New York $46,240 +8.2% 616,760
11 Oregon $45,480 +6.4% 173,500
12 Iowa $45,410 +6.2% 152,760
13 California $45,300 +6.0% 1,516,560
14 Massachusetts $44,980 +5.2% 230,050
15 Montana $44,880 +5.0% 38,320
16 Wisconsin $44,590 +4.3% 278,220
17 Vermont $44,560 +4.3% 19,680
18 Maine $44,320 +3.7% 48,700
19 Virginia $44,300 +3.6% 315,760
20 Maryland $44,120 +3.2% 212,770
21 Illinois $43,930 +2.8% 629,260
22 Utah $43,760 +2.4% 136,190
23 New Jersey $43,520 +1.8% 467,310
24 Kansas $43,450 +1.7% 133,230
25 Pennsylvania $43,400 +1.5% 576,600
26 Indiana $43,190 +1.1% 357,370

Industries Where Transportation and Material Moving Occupations Earns a Premium

These 197 industries pay Transportation and Material Moving Occupationss above the national median.

Rank Industry Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Nonscheduled Air Transportation $102,030 +138.7% 28,660
2 Nuclear Electric Power Generation $95,940 +124.5% 340
3 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $93,050 +117.7% 1,620
4 Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $90,900 +112.7% 53,970
5 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $82,640 +93.4% 6,600
6 Hydroelectric Power Generation $79,190 +85.3% 50
7 Metal Ore Mining $78,120 +82.8% 2,880
8 Technical and Trade Schools $77,440 +81.2% 7,110
9 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $77,280 +80.8% 4,730
10 Air Transportation $76,410 +78.8% 342,560
11 Scheduled Air Transportation $76,220 +78.3% 313,900
12 Utilities $76,220 +78.3% 11,150
13 Rail Transportation $75,680 +77.1% 94,900
14 Rail Transportation $75,680 +77.1% 94,900
15 Technical and Trade Schools $75,530 +76.7% 7,540
16 Oil and Gas Extraction $75,290 +76.2% 14,270
17 Oil and Gas Extraction $75,290 +76.2% 14,270
18 Pipeline Transportation $74,160 +73.5% 8,660
19 Water Transportation $73,050 +70.9% 37,220
20 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation $73,050 +70.9% 14,940
21 Inland Water Transportation $73,020 +70.8% 22,280
22 Motion Picture and Video Industries $72,750 +70.2% 9,630
23 Postal Service (Federal Government) $72,450 +69.5% 17,230
24 Postal Service (Federal Government) $72,450 +69.5% 17,230
25 Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $72,240 +69.0% 9,930
26 Natural Gas Distribution $72,120 +68.7% 2,660
27 Support Activities for Water Transportation $67,590 +58.1% 55,240
28 Coal Mining $66,430 +55.4% 4,160
29 Other Electric Power Generation $64,490 +50.9% 50
30 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil $64,090 +50.0% 2,420
31 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $62,910 +47.2% 9,440
32 Technical and Trade Schools $62,700 +46.7% 280
33 Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $62,120 +45.3% 1,160
34 Truck Transportation $58,170 +36.1% 1,139,600
35 Truck Transportation $58,170 +36.1% 1,139,600
36 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $57,850 +35.4% 11,200
37 Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers $57,770 +35.2% 210
38 Mining (except Oil and Gas) $57,210 +33.9% 22,910
39 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $57,200 +33.8% 380,370
40 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors $57,100 +33.6% 9,700
41 Fuel Dealers $56,740 +32.8% 28,220
42 Other Pipeline Transportation $56,290 +31.7% 1,520
43 Other Specialty Trade Contractors $56,160 +31.4% 77,830
44 Other Building Equipment Contractors $55,950 +30.9% 4,790
45 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $55,720 +30.4% 9,720
46 Waste Treatment and Disposal $55,570 +30.0% 43,080
47 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $55,530 +29.9% 9,700
48 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $55,530 +29.9% 9,700
49 Support Activities for Mining $55,510 +29.9% 38,160
50 Support Activities for Mining $55,510 +29.9% 38,160
51 Nonresidential Building Construction $55,500 +29.9% 15,260
52 Scientific Research and Development Services $54,900 +28.5% 4,110
53 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $54,900 +28.5% 4,080
54 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $54,600 +27.7% —
55 Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $54,600 +27.7% —
56 State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $54,300 +27.0% 36,530
57 Urban Transit Systems $54,080 +26.5% 31,160
58 Biomass Electric Power Generation $53,960 +26.3% 90
59 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $53,560 +25.3% 35,720
60 Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $53,560 +25.3% 289,870
61 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills $53,470 +25.1% 8,020
62 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other $53,250 +24.6% 970
63 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $53,220 +24.5% 6,700
64 Solar Electric Power Generation $53,220 +24.5% 40
65 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $53,210 +24.5% 24,550
66 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $52,920 +23.8% 73,020
67 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $52,540 +22.9% 30
68 Utility System Construction $52,020 +21.7% 26,880
69 Water, Sewage and Other Systems $51,840 +21.3% 1,890
70 Educational Support Services $51,430 +20.3% 240
71 Construction of Buildings $51,350 +20.1% 25,520
72 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $51,150 +19.7% 113,300
73 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $51,150 +19.7% 113,300
74 Forestry and Logging $51,100 +19.6% 8,740
75 Logging $51,100 +19.6% 8,740
76 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction $51,080 +19.5% 6,730
77 Specialty Trade Contractors $50,820 +18.9% 161,390
78 Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying $50,790 +18.8% 15,870
79 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $50,790 +18.8% 130
80 Ship and Boat Building $50,670 +18.6% 7,760
81 Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $50,490 +18.1% 27,760
82 Masonry Contractors $50,280 +17.6% 3,160
83 Waste Collection $50,110 +17.2% 141,570
84 Waste Management and Remediation Services $50,000 +17.0% 219,840
85 Grain and Oilseed Milling $49,890 +16.7% 9,520
86 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $49,600 +16.1% 410
87 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $49,600 +16.1% 410
88 Wind Electric Power Generation $49,490 +15.8% 70
89 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $49,350 +15.5% 3,340
90 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing $49,160 +15.0% 5,070
91 Engineering Services $48,950 +14.5% 8,540
92 School and Employee Bus Transportation $48,940 +14.5% 155,420
93 Dairy Product Manufacturing $48,510 +13.5% 30,720
94 Roofing Contractors $48,500 +13.5% 4,820
95 Beverage Manufacturing $48,380 +13.2% 39,240
96 Support Activities for Rail Transportation $48,310 +13.0% 18,510
97 Residential Building Construction $48,270 +12.9% 10,250
98 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $48,250 +12.9% 12,370
99 Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing $48,220 +12.8% 40,600
100 Land Subdivision $48,070 +12.5% 700
101 Animal Food Manufacturing $47,780 +11.8% 14,180
102 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing $47,340 +10.8% 4,080
103 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation $47,320 +10.7% 12,190
104 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water $47,320 +10.7% 7,780
105 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors $47,290 +10.6% 15,630
106 Support Activities for Road Transportation $47,280 +10.6% 72,030
107 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $47,150 +10.3% 457,510
108 Building Equipment Contractors $47,120 +10.2% 43,830
109 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation $47,080 +10.2% 10,120
110 Performing Arts Companies $46,970 +9.9% 5,330
111 Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel $46,840 +9.6% 6,940
112 Educational Services $46,810 +9.5% 24,880
113 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $46,800 +9.5% 13,480
114 Software Publishers $46,770 +9.4% 590
115 Chemical Manufacturing $46,760 +9.4% 61,090
116 Couriers and Express Delivery Services $46,710 +9.3% 804,400
117 Paper Manufacturing $46,610 +9.1% 51,400
118 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $46,570 +9.0% 337,740
119 Support Activities for Transportation $46,520 +8.8% 293,800
120 Junior Colleges $46,510 +8.8% 1,380
121 Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing $46,460 +8.7% 8,410
122 Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $46,390 +8.5% 7,020
123 Primary Metal Manufacturing $46,380 +8.5% 35,320
124 Computer Systems Design and Related Services $46,350 +8.4% 6,120
125 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $46,320 +8.4% 751,590
126 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land $46,320 +8.4% 3,440
127 Warehousing and Storage $46,200 +8.1% 1,427,410
128 Warehousing and Storage $46,200 +8.1% 1,427,410
129 Charter Bus Industry $46,160 +8.0% 17,150
130 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services $46,150 +8.0% 35,190
131 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $46,080 +7.8% 82,700
132 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors $46,000 +7.6% 23,410
133 Couriers and Messengers $45,910 +7.4% 952,060
134 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing $45,890 +7.4% 43,380
135 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $45,860 +7.3% 63,270
136 Landscaping Services $45,820 +7.2% 15,240
137 Management of Companies and Enterprises $45,730 +7.0% 62,370
138 Management of Companies and Enterprises $45,730 +7.0% 62,370
139 Telecommunications $45,720 +7.0% 4,460
140 Telecommunications $45,720 +7.0% 4,460
141 Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) $45,620 +6.7% 41,950
142 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $45,590 +6.7% 11,600
143 Building Finishing Contractors $45,560 +6.6% 15,180
144 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $45,560 +6.6% 181,260
145 Office Administrative Services $45,550 +6.6% 8,240
146 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) $45,500 +6.5% 36,500
147 Drywall and Insulation Contractors $45,500 +6.5% 3,180
148 Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing $45,400 +6.2% 1,620
149 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $45,370 +6.2% 31,490
150 Machinery Manufacturing $45,340 +6.1% 53,700
151 Rubber Product Manufacturing $45,290 +6.0% 9,290
152 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $45,290 +6.0% 19,640
153 Freight Transportation Arrangement $45,220 +5.8% 38,620
154 Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers $45,210 +5.8% 1,380
155 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $45,180 +5.7% 90,700
156 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services $45,130 +5.6% 4,630
157 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories $45,000 +5.3% 2,030
158 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $44,980 +5.2% 5,240
159 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $44,870 +5.0% 400,360
160 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $44,680 +4.5% 116,460
161 Foundries $44,530 +4.2% 4,130
162 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing $44,510 +4.1% 2,990
163 Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing $44,500 +4.1% 23,330
164 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $44,370 +3.8% 66,150
165 Elementary and Secondary Schools $44,370 +3.8% 8,480
166 Security Systems Services $44,290 +3.6% 1,240
167 Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing $44,260 +3.6% 10,110
168 Electrical Equipment Manufacturing $44,080 +3.1% 6,380
169 Specialized Design Services $44,070 +3.1% 4,770
170 Household Appliance Manufacturing $44,040 +3.0% 6,250
171 Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) $44,010 +3.0% 83,520
172 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $44,000 +2.9% 670,370
173 Educational Services $43,920 +2.8% 247,160
174 Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $43,920 +2.8% 16,350
175 Educational Support Services $43,900 +2.7% 1,530
176 Other Food Manufacturing $43,830 +2.6% 53,660
177 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing $43,830 +2.6% 14,890
178 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $43,790 +2.5% 16,980
179 Drycleaning and Laundry Services $43,780 +2.4% 42,270
180 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers $43,670 +2.2% 12,260
181 Local Messengers and Local Delivery $43,570 +1.9% 147,660
182 Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing $43,490 +1.8% 2,290
183 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $43,490 +1.8% 37,390
184 Educational Services $43,470 +1.7% 210,240
185 Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing $43,450 +1.7% 400
186 Elementary and Secondary Schools $43,430 +1.6% 218,030
187 Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $43,410 +1.6% 5,180
188 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) $43,410 +1.6% 29,200
189 Elementary and Secondary Schools $43,400 +1.5% 208,130
190 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $43,390 +1.5% 94,690
191 Educational Support Services $43,330 +1.4% 1,290
192 Services to Buildings and Dwellings $43,250 +1.2% 44,580
193 Machine Shops $43,210 +1.1% 9,100
194 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors $43,150 +1.0% 950
195 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $43,080 +0.8% 7,800
196 Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $42,930 +0.4% 12,820
197 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $42,860 +0.3% 2,220
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