What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Transportation Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Transportation Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary?

An Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,553 for beginners, reaching about $104,573 at mid-level, and approach $156,053 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Transportation Engineer?

Assistant Transportation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Transportation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,738, California $85,412, Massachusetts $84,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Transportation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer, Specialist - Transportation: $123,100; Transportation Engineer IV: $123,018; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900; Transportation Engineer III: $105,822.

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary in Maryland

How much does an Assistant Transportation Engineer make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Transportation Engineer in Maryland is $79,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,692
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,579 to $86,046
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,875

10% $67,875

50% (Median) $79,845

90% $91,692

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,046	$7,171	$1,655	$41
Average	$79,845	$6,654	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$73,579	$6,132	$1,415	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,553
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,456
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,573
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,071
Expert (over 8 years): $156,053

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Transportation Engineer	less than 1 year	$78,553
Quality Assurance Engineer II	1-2 years	$92,456
Quality Assurance Engineer III	2-4 years	$104,573
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	5-8 years	$130,071
Quality Assurance Engineer V	over 8 years	$156,053

How Do Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Transportation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,738.
California: $85,412.
Massachusetts: $84,274.

District of Columbia $85,738 California $85,412 Massachusetts $84,274 Washington $83,964 New Jersey $83,933 Alaska $83,825 Connecticut $82,756 New York $82,323

Hawaii $80,937 Rhode Island $80,286 Maryland $79,845 Minnesota $79,241 Colorado $79,008 Illinois $78,931 Oregon $78,637 Delaware $78,420

New Hampshire $78,284 Virginia $77,979 Pennsylvania $77,088 Nevada $76,639 North Dakota $76,492 Michigan $76,259 Wisconsin $76,174 Vermont $76,004

Texas $75,532 Maine $75,501 Arizona $75,454 Ohio $75,400 Georgia $74,688 Indiana $74,331 Wyoming $74,262 Utah $74,153

Iowa $74,107 Kansas $73,735 Louisiana $73,627 North Carolina $73,588 Missouri $73,572 Florida $73,270 Montana $73,108 Nebraska $72,953

Kentucky $72,868 South Carolina $72,558 Tennessee $72,364 Idaho $72,287 New Mexico $71,722 Oklahoma $71,598 Alabama $71,141 South Dakota $70,374

Arkansas $69,956 West Virginia $69,732 Mississippi $69,058

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Transportation Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $82,213
Riverdale: $85,154
College Park: $85,056

Owings, MD $82,213

Riverdale, MD $85,154

College Park, MD $85,056

Fort Washington, MD $85,000

Oxon Hill, MD $85,246

Suitland, MD $85,219

District Heights, MD $85,176

Temple Hills, MD $85,220

Deale, MD $81,832

Dunkirk, MD $82,698

Fort George G Meade, MD $80,800

Friendship, MD $82,092

Fulton, MD $81,874

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $84,931

Savage, MD $80,920

Shady Side, MD $81,186

Galesville, MD $81,544

Greenbelt, MD $84,761

Glenn Dale, MD $83,825

Upper Marlboro, MD $83,906

Harwood, MD $81,857

Highland, MD $81,800

West River, MD $81,873

Tracys Landing, MD $81,931

Hyattsville, MD $85,223

Jessup, MD $80,523

Bethesda, MD $85,248

Glen Echo, MD $85,232

Chevy Chase, MD $85,238

Cabin John, MD $85,214

Olney, MD $83,295

Brookeville, MD $81,740

Poolesville, MD $82,460

Barnesville, MD $81,312

Beallsville, MD $81,462

Boyds, MD $82,085

Dickerson, MD $81,368

Rockville, MD $84,276

Potomac, MD $84,519

Derwood, MD $83,382

Sandy Spring, MD $82,896

Ashton, MD $82,713

Brinklow, MD $82,099

Burtonsville, MD $83,060

Montgomery Village, MD $82,380

Kensington, MD $85,167

Garrett Park, MD $85,066

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $84,398

Silver Spring, MD $85,117

Takoma Park, MD $85,229

Aberdeen, MD $78,068

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $78,051

Abingdon, MD $78,655

Gunpowder, MD $79,128

Arnold, MD $80,051

Baldwin, MD $78,981

Bel Air, MD $78,324

Belcamp, MD $78,438

Benson, MD $77,965

Boring, MD $78,137

Brooklandville, MD $79,750

Butler, MD $78,871

Chase, MD $79,494

Churchville, MD $77,739

Clarksville, MD $80,932

Cockeysville, MD $79,022

Hunt Valley, MD $79,354

Crownsville, MD $80,592

Darlington, MD $77,051

Davidsonville, MD $81,768

Dayton, MD $80,881

Edgewater, MD $81,019

Edgewood, MD $78,894

Ellicott City, MD $79,907

Columbia, MD $80,505

Fallston, MD $78,688

Finksburg, MD $78,715

Forest Hill, MD $77,897

Fork, MD $79,248

Fort Howard, MD $79,748

Freeland, MD $76,332

Gambrills, MD $80,896

Gibson Island, MD $79,792

Glen Arm, MD $79,540

Glen Burnie, MD $79,887

Glyndon, MD $79,122

Hampstead, MD $77,303

Elkridge, MD $79,974

Hanover, MD $80,020

Harmans, MD $80,016

Havre De Grace, MD $77,560

Hydes, MD $79,254

Jarrettsville, MD $77,639

Joppa, MD $79,094

Kingsville, MD $79,270

Lineboro, MD $76,138

Linthicum Heights, MD $79,899

Long Green, MD $79,410

Spencerville, MD $82,937

Clarksburg, MD $81,122

Damascus, MD $80,424

Germantown, MD $82,828

Annapolis, MD $80,669

Cumberland, MD $73,281

Accident, MD $73,159

Barton, MD $73,503

Bittinger, MD $73,365

Bloomington, MD $73,626

Corriganville, MD $72,815

Eckhart Mines, MD $73,219

Ellerslie, MD $72,908

Flintstone, MD $73,299

Friendsville, MD $73,138

Frostburg, MD $73,118

Grantsville, MD $73,121

Kitzmiller, MD $73,126

Lonaconing, MD $73,370

Luke, MD $73,631

Mc Henry, MD $73,166

Midland, MD $73,616

Midlothian, MD $73,128

Mount Savage, MD $72,793

Oakland, MD $72,954

Oldtown, MD $73,399

Pinto, MD $73,534

Rawlings, MD $73,558

Spring Gap, MD $73,488

Swanton, MD $73,310

Westernport, MD $73,628

Easton, MD $79,070

Barclay, MD $78,410

Bethlehem, MD $78,511

Betterton, MD $78,468

Bozman, MD $79,744

Cambridge, MD $78,514

Centreville, MD $79,152

Chester, MD $79,763

Chestertown, MD $78,835

Church Creek, MD $78,391

Church Hill, MD $78,729

Claiborne, MD $79,887

Cordova, MD $78,802

Crapo, MD $77,700

Crocheron, MD $77,139

Crumpton, MD $78,320

Denton, MD $78,391

East New Market, MD $78,202

Federalsburg, MD $78,186

Fishing Creek, MD $77,988

Galena, MD $78,109

Goldsboro, MD $78,240

Grasonville, MD $79,612

Greensboro, MD $78,255

Henderson, MD $78,327

Hillsboro, MD $78,859

Hurlock, MD $78,219

Ingleside, MD $78,473

Kennedyville, MD $78,248

Mcdaniel, MD $79,856

Madison, MD $79,001

Marydel, MD $78,112

Massey, MD $78,127

Millington, MD $78,238

Neavitt, MD $79,844

Newcomb, MD $79,293

Oxford, MD $78,902

Preston, MD $78,482

Price, MD $78,782

Queen Anne, MD $78,988

Queenstown, MD $79,438

Rhodesdale, MD $77,751

Ridgely, MD $78,564

Rock Hall, MD $79,316

Royal Oak, MD $79,146

Saint Michaels, MD $79,683

Secretary, MD $78,500

Sherwood, MD $80,331

Deal Island, MD $76,548

Eden, MD $76,699

Ewell, MD $76,310

Fruitland, MD $76,963

Girdletree, MD $76,135

Hebron, MD $76,891

Linkwood, MD $77,975

Manokin, MD $76,447

Mardela Springs, MD $77,167

Marion Station, MD $76,178

Nanticoke, MD $76,857

Newark, MD $76,537

Ocean City, MD $76,905

Parsonsburg, MD $76,751

Pittsville, MD $76,754

Pocomoke City, MD $76,277

Powellville, MD $76,715

Princess Anne, MD $76,644

Quantico, MD $76,740

Rehobeth, MD $76,156

Sharptown, MD $77,591

Showell, MD $76,752

Snow Hill, MD $76,480

Stockton, MD $76,023

Tyaskin, MD $76,665

Tylerton, MD $76,400

Upper Fairmount, MD $76,633

Vienna, MD $77,331

Westover, MD $76,446

Whaleyville, MD $76,712

Willards, MD $76,742

Delmar, MD $76,946

North East, MD $77,632

Perry Point, MD $77,519

Perryville, MD $77,490

Port Deposit, MD $77,299

Rising Sun, MD $77,045

Warwick, MD $78,092

Cecilton, MD $78,038

Charlestown, MD $77,621

Chesapeake City, MD $78,037

Childs, MD $77,932

Stevensville, MD $79,967

Colora, MD $76,977

Conowingo, MD $76,846

Earleville, MD $77,964

Elk Mills, MD $77,958

Elkton, MD $77,902

Georgetown, MD $78,022

Lutherville Timonium, MD $79,684

Abell, MD $78,891

Accokeek, MD $84,303

Aquasco, MD $82,217

Avenue, MD $79,017

Barstow, MD $81,236

Bel Alton, MD $81,637

Benedict, MD $81,582

Brandywine, MD $83,504

Broomes Island, MD $80,313

Bryans Road, MD $84,139

Bryantown, MD $82,617

Bushwood, MD $79,074

California, MD $79,007

Callaway, MD $78,456

Chaptico, MD $79,825

Charlotte Hall, MD $81,030

Cheltenham, MD $84,286

Clements, MD $79,826

Cobb Island, MD $79,110

Coltons Point, MD $78,738

Compton, MD $79,167

Dameron, MD $77,456

Dowell, MD $79,253

Drayden, MD $77,642

Faulkner, MD $81,201

Great Mills, MD $78,583

Helen, MD $80,572

Hollywood, MD $79,474

Hughesville, MD $82,066

Huntingtown, MD $81,729

Indian Head, MD $82,238

Ironsides, MD $81,906

Issue, MD $79,537

La Plata, MD $82,471

Leonardtown, MD $78,875

Lexington Park, MD $78,342

Loveville, MD $79,702

Lusby, MD $79,401

Marbury, MD $82,897

Mechanicsville, MD $80,556

Morganza, MD $80,085

Mount Victoria, MD $79,164

Nanjemoy, MD $80,943

Newburg, MD $80,131

Park Hall, MD $78,112

Patuxent River, MD $78,524

Piney Point, MD $77,763

Pomfret, MD $83,367

Port Republic, MD $80,751

Port Tobacco, MD $82,166

Prince Frederick, MD $81,241

Ridge, MD $77,113

Rock Point, MD $80,103

Saint Inigoes, MD $77,361

Saint Leonard, MD $80,361

Saint Marys City, MD $78,096

Scotland, MD $76,602

Solomons, MD $79,181

Sunderland, MD $81,891

Tall Timbers, MD $77,862

Valley Lee, MD $77,893

Welcome, MD $81,655

White Plains, MD $83,375

Southern Md Facility, MD $84,393

Annapolis Junction, MD $80,706

Lanham, MD $84,712

Beltsville, MD $84,592

Laurel, MD $82,748

Bladensburg, MD $85,209

Lothian, MD $82,701

Mount Rainier, MD $85,249

North Beach, MD $81,551

Bowie, MD $82,734

Brentwood, MD $85,244

Capitol Heights, MD $85,206

Chesapeake Beach, MD $81,510

Churchton, MD $81,529

Clinton, MD $84,726

Still Pond, MD $78,473

Sudlersville, MD $78,325

Taylors Island, MD $79,022

Templeville, MD $78,116

Tilghman, MD $80,151

Toddville, MD $77,317

Trappe, MD $78,562

Wingate, MD $77,620

Wittman, MD $79,887

Woolford, MD $78,696

Worton, MD $78,742

Wye Mills, MD $79,300

Frederick, MD $78,402

Adamstown, MD $80,032

Big Pool, MD $74,342

Boonsboro, MD $76,990

Braddock Heights, MD $78,363

Brownsville, MD $78,133

Brunswick, MD $78,856

Buckeystown, MD $79,436

Burkittsville, MD $78,260

Cascade, MD $76,290

Cavetown, MD $76,193

Chewsville, MD $76,311

Clear Spring, MD $75,290

Cooksville, MD $79,873

Emmitsburg, MD $76,544

Fairplay, MD $76,496

Funkstown, MD $76,488

Glenelg, MD $80,719

Glenwood, MD $80,323

Hagerstown, MD $76,101

Hancock, MD $73,976

Ijamsville, MD $79,835

Jefferson, MD $78,934

Keedysville, MD $77,234

Keymar, MD $77,196

Knoxville, MD $78,442

Ladiesburg, MD $77,474

Libertytown, MD $78,187

Lisbon, MD $79,883

Little Orleans, MD $73,566

Maugansville, MD $75,824

Middletown, MD $78,075

Monrovia, MD $79,660

Mount Airy, MD $79,183

Myersville, MD $77,060

New Market, MD $78,862

New Midway, MD $77,471

New Windsor, MD $78,172

Point Of Rocks, MD $79,880

Rocky Ridge, MD $76,956

Rohrersville, MD $77,761

Sabillasville, MD $76,393

Saint James, MD $76,507

Sharpsburg, MD $77,120

Smithsburg, MD $76,262

Sykesville, MD $79,387

Taneytown, MD $76,727

Thurmont, MD $77,043

Tuscarora, MD $80,185

Union Bridge, MD $77,855

Unionville, MD $78,231

Walkersville, MD $77,955

West Friendship, MD $80,048

Williamsport, MD $76,184

Woodbine, MD $79,875

Woodsboro, MD $77,584

Salisbury, MD $76,946

Allen, MD $76,841

Berlin, MD $76,760

Bishopville, MD $76,778

Bivalve, MD $77,059

Manchester, MD $76,373

Marriottsville, MD $79,705

Maryland Line, MD $76,138

Mayo, MD $80,840

Millersville, MD $80,181

Monkton, MD $78,294

Odenton, MD $80,992

Crofton, MD $81,455

Owings Mills, MD $79,546

Parkton, MD $77,093

Pasadena, MD $79,814

Perry Hall, MD $79,598

Perryman, MD $78,271

Phoenix, MD $79,179

Pylesville, MD $76,633

Randallstown, MD $79,669

Reisterstown, MD $79,358

Riderwood, MD $79,837

Riva, MD $81,150

Severn, MD $80,168

Severna Park, MD $80,060

Simpsonville, MD $80,841

Sparks Glencoe, MD $78,538

Crisfield, MD $76,366

Stevenson, MD $79,721

Dhs, MD $84,324

Waldorf, MD $83,327

Street, MD $76,983

Upperco, MD $78,072

Upper Falls, MD $79,348

Westminster, MD $78,075

Whiteford, MD $76,603

White Hall, MD $76,990

White Marsh, MD $79,524

Woodstock, MD $79,741

Baltimore, MD $79,845

Towson, MD $79,835

Gwynn Oak, MD $79,862

Pikesville, MD $79,805

Sparrows Point, MD $79,759

Middle River, MD $79,594

Essex, MD $79,782

Dundalk, MD $79,858

Brooklyn, MD $79,859

Curtis Bay, MD $79,876

Halethorpe, MD $79,870

Catonsville, MD $79,909

Parkville, MD $79,823

Nottingham, MD $79,742

Rosedale, MD $79,844

Windsor Mill, MD $79,819

Gaithersburg, MD $83,207

Washington Grove, MD $83,250

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Transportation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Transportation Engineer positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Transportation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Transportation Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$95,814	$46.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$95,814	$46.0	20%
Biotechnology	$91,821	$44.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$87,829	$42.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$83,837	$40.0	5%

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Transportation Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$73,579

Average $79,845/year

$86,046

$6,132

Average $6,654/month

$7,171

$1,415

Average $1,535/week

$1,655

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,046	$7,171	$1,655	$41
Average	$79,845	$6,654	$1,535	$38
25th Percentile	$73,579	$6,132	$1,415	$35

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