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Transportation & Warehousing
Industry Salary Overview
Logistics, shipping, warehousing, and transportation services
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Industry Statistics (2024)
7,399,660
Total Employment
$62,460
Average Wage
20
Top Occupations
39
Sub-Industries
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile
$36,520
25th Percentile
$42,190
Median (50th)
$50,660
75th Percentile
$70,470
90th Percentile
$92,890
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median Wage | Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Occupations | 7,399,660 | $50,660 | $62,460 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 4,663,360 | $48,580 | $59,270 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators | 2,019,210 | $52,450 | $56,980 |
| Material Moving Workers | 1,964,050 | $44,580 | $45,740 |
| Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 1,697,190 | $56,660 | $58,820 |
| Laborers and Material Movers | 1,538,440 | $42,880 | $44,280 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,442,860 | $50,990 | $55,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,183,530 | $59,200 | $60,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 997,400 | $43,190 | $44,080 |
| Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers | 912,510 | $53,810 | $56,260 |
| Postal Service Workers | 526,020 | $57,870 | $59,720 |
| Light Truck Drivers | 480,180 | $47,390 | $55,450 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 417,100 | $41,840 | $45,060 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 391,620 | $47,900 | $50,430 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 373,020 | $67,900 | $72,280 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | 336,040 | $57,490 | $59,880 |
| Passenger Vehicle Drivers | 315,750 | $46,720 | $47,260 |
| Management Occupations | 273,810 | $103,180 | $121,830 |
| Air Transportation Workers | 265,180 | $102,160 | $161,410 |
| Information and Record Clerks | 228,030 | $44,670 | $48,430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in transportation & warehousing?
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data (2024), the average annual wage in transportation & warehousing is $62,460. This varies by occupation and location.
How many people work in transportation & warehousing?
The transportation & warehousing sector employs approximately 7,399,660 workers nationally as of 2024.
What are the highest-paying jobs in transportation & warehousing?
Based on median wages, some of the top-paying occupations include All Occupations, Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, Motor Vehicle Operators, and others listed in the table above.
Related Sub-Industries
- 48--50 - Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing
- 481000 - Air Transportation
- 481100 - Scheduled Air Transportation
- 481200 - Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- 482000 - Rail Transportation
- 482100 - Rail Transportation
- 483000 - Water Transportation
- 483100 - Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
- 483200 - Inland Water Transportation
- 484000 - Truck Transportation
- 485000 - Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
- 485100 - Urban Transit Systems
- 485200 - Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
- 485300 - Taxi and Limousine Service
- 485400 - School and Employee Bus Transportation
- 485500 - Charter Bus Industry
- 485900 - Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
- 486000 - Pipeline Transportation
- 486100 - Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
- 486200 - Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
- 486900 - Other Pipeline Transportation
- 487000 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
- 487100 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
- 487200 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
- 487900 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
- 488000 - Support Activities for Transportation
- 488100 - Support Activities for Air Transportation
- 488200 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- 488300 - Support Activities for Water Transportation
- 488400 - Support Activities for Road Transportation
- 488500 - Freight Transportation Arrangement
- 488900 - Other Support Activities for Transportation
- 491000 - Postal Service (Federal Government)
- 491100 - Postal Service (Federal Government)
- 492000 - Couriers and Messengers
- 492100 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- 492200 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery
- 493000 - Warehousing and Storage
- 493100 - Warehousing and Storage
Data Source
All salary and employment data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program. Data represents 2024 annual averages. For methodology details, visit our methodology page.