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 $75,257 for beginners, reaching about $100,185 at mid-level, and approach $149,498 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 $85,741, California $85,416, Massachusetts $84,278. 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: $123,015; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900; Transportation Engineer III: $105,822.

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary in North Dakota

How much does an Assistant Transportation Engineer make in North Dakota? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Transportation Engineer in North Dakota is $76,495 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,847
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,482 to $82,437
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,007

10% $65,007

50% (Median) $76,495

90% $87,847

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,437	$6,870	$1,585	$40
Average	$76,495	$6,375	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$70,482	$5,873	$1,355	$34

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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): $75,257
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,576
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,185
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,603
Expert (over 8 years): $149,498

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Transportation Engineer	less than 1 year	$75,257
Quality Assurance Engineer II	1-2 years	$88,576
Quality Assurance Engineer III	2-4 years	$100,185
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	5-8 years	$124,603
Quality Assurance Engineer V	over 8 years	$149,498

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: $85,741.
California: $85,416.
Massachusetts: $84,278.

District of Columbia $85,741 California $85,416 Massachusetts $84,278 Washington $83,968 New Jersey $83,937 Alaska $83,829 Connecticut $82,760 New York $82,326

Hawaii $80,940 Rhode Island $80,290 Maryland $79,848 Minnesota $79,244 Colorado $79,012 Illinois $78,934 Oregon $78,640 Delaware $78,423

New Hampshire $78,287 Virginia $77,982 Pennsylvania $77,091 Nevada $76,642 North Dakota $76,495 Michigan $76,263 Wisconsin $76,178 Vermont $76,007

Texas $75,535 Maine $75,504 Arizona $75,457 Ohio $75,403 Georgia $74,691 Indiana $74,334 Wyoming $74,265 Utah $74,156

Iowa $74,110 Kansas $73,738 Louisiana $73,630 North Carolina $73,591 Missouri $73,576 Florida $73,274 Montana $73,111 Nebraska $72,956

Kentucky $72,871 South Carolina $72,561 Tennessee $72,367 Idaho $72,290 New Mexico $71,725 Oklahoma $71,601 Alabama $71,144 South Dakota $70,377

Arkansas $69,959 West Virginia $69,735 Mississippi $69,061

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:

Epping: $78,094
Fortuna: $77,545
Grenora: $77,441

Epping, ND $78,094

Fortuna, ND $77,545

Grenora, ND $77,441

Keene, ND $78,172

Ray, ND $78,105

Tioga, ND $78,161

Trenton, ND $78,025

Watford City, ND $78,315

Zahl, ND $77,664

Stirum, ND $77,136

Tower City, ND $76,231

Valley City, ND $76,853

Wahpeton, ND $76,627

Walcott, ND $75,498

West Fargo, ND $74,585

Wheatland, ND $75,399

Wyndmere, ND $76,496

Fargo, ND $74,551

Grand Forks, ND $74,350

Grand Forks Afb, ND $74,350

Adams, ND $77,078

Aneta, ND $76,464

Arvilla, ND $74,705

Bathgate, ND $77,076

Buxton, ND $74,814

Caledonia, ND $75,419

Cavalier, ND $77,324

Crystal, ND $77,186

Cummings, ND $75,150

Dahlen, ND $76,531

Drayton, ND $76,816

Edinburg, ND $77,177

Emerado, ND $74,350

Fairdale, ND $77,098

Almont, ND $77,718

Baldwin, ND $77,066

Beulah, ND $78,482

Braddock, ND $77,199

Cannon Ball, ND $77,500

Carson, ND $77,582

Center, ND $77,502

Coleharbor, ND $78,083

Driscoll, ND $77,218

Elgin, ND $77,935

Flasher, ND $77,510

Fort Yates, ND $77,347

Garrison, ND $78,362

Golden Valley, ND $78,450

Hague, ND $77,101

Hazelton, ND $77,282

Hazen, ND $78,351

Drake, ND $77,616

Kintyre, ND $77,300

Linton, ND $77,374

Mandan, ND $77,084

Menoken, ND $76,998

Mercer, ND $77,550

Moffit, ND $77,197

Napoleon, ND $77,379

New Leipzig, ND $77,829

New Salem, ND $77,642

Raleigh, ND $77,404

Riverdale, ND $78,423

Saint Anthony, ND $77,234

Selfridge, ND $77,253

Shields, ND $77,326

Solen, ND $77,358

Stanton, ND $77,966

Sterling, ND $77,120

Strasburg, ND $77,204

Turtle Lake, ND $77,801

Underwood, ND $77,941

Washburn, ND $77,691

Wilton, ND $77,274

Zap, ND $78,420

Zeeland, ND $77,076

Dickinson, ND $78,474

Amidon, ND $77,959

Beach, ND $77,734

Belfield, ND $78,193

Bowman, ND $77,661

Dodge, ND $78,475

Dunn Center, ND $78,392

Fairfield, ND $78,084

Gladstone, ND $78,309

Glen Ullin, ND $78,134

Golva, ND $77,688

Grassy Butte, ND $78,050

Halliday, ND $78,465

Hebron, ND $78,299

Hettinger, ND $77,527

Killdeer, ND $78,330

Lefor, ND $78,134

Manning, ND $78,278

Marmarth, ND $77,372

Marshall, ND $78,347

Medora, ND $77,965

Mott, ND $77,969

New England, ND $78,110

Reeder, ND $77,645

Regent, ND $78,041

Rhame, ND $77,560

Richardton, ND $78,301

Scranton, ND $77,482

Sentinel Butte, ND $77,762

South Heart, ND $78,235

Taylor, ND $78,308

Minot, ND $78,253

Minot Afb, ND $78,341

Anamoose, ND $77,521

Antler, ND $77,721

Balfour, ND $77,612

Bantry, ND $77,650

Benedict, ND $77,904

Berthold, ND $78,015

Bowbells, ND $77,921

Burlington, ND $78,145

Butte, ND $77,654

Carpio, ND $77,909

Columbus, ND $77,894

Crosby, ND $77,946

Deering, ND $77,775

Des Lacs, ND $78,062

Donnybrook, ND $77,915

Douglas, ND $78,048

Finley, ND $76,494

Fordville, ND $76,366

Forest River, ND $75,397

Gilby, ND $74,906

Glasston, ND $77,162

Grafton, ND $76,325

Hamilton, ND $77,056

Hannah, ND $77,139

Hatton, ND $75,187

Hensel, ND $77,176

Hoople, ND $77,039

Inkster, ND $75,436

Langdon, ND $77,293

Lankin, ND $76,918

Larimore, ND $75,344

Mcville, ND $76,810

Maida, ND $77,328

Manvel, ND $74,350

Mayville, ND $75,439

Mekinock, ND $74,350

Michigan, ND $76,764

Milton, ND $77,098

Minto, ND $75,083

Mountain, ND $77,254

Neche, ND $77,200

Niagara, ND $76,035

Northwood, ND $75,241

Osnabrock, ND $77,196

Park River, ND $76,879

Pembina, ND $77,145

Petersburg, ND $76,409

Pisek, ND $76,230

Portland, ND $76,051

Reynolds, ND $74,365

Saint Thomas, ND $77,156

Sharon, ND $76,221

Thompson, ND $74,352

Wales, ND $77,156

Walhalla, ND $77,286

Devils Lake, ND $77,288

Agate, ND $77,259

Alsen, ND $77,094

Balta, ND $77,820

Belcourt, ND $77,688

Bisbee, ND $77,292

Bottineau, ND $77,720

Bremen, ND $77,012

Brocket, ND $76,976

Calvin, ND $77,163

Cando, ND $77,328

Churchs Ferry, ND $77,091

Crary, ND $77,022

Dunseith, ND $77,643

Edmore, ND $77,094

Abercrombie, ND $75,673

Absaraka, ND $75,447

Amenia, ND $75,244

Argusville, ND $74,765

Arthur, ND $75,217

Ayr, ND $75,582

Barney, ND $76,401

Blanchard, ND $75,706

Buffalo, ND $75,721

Casselton, ND $74,999

Cayuga, ND $76,975

Christine, ND $75,227

Clifford, ND $76,212

Cogswell, ND $76,889

Colfax, ND $75,739

Davenport, ND $75,059

Enderlin, ND $76,411

Erie, ND $75,556

Fairmount, ND $76,919

Fingal, ND $76,255

Forman, ND $77,005

Fort Ransom, ND $77,038

Galesburg, ND $76,030

Gardner, ND $75,014

Bismarck, ND $76,936

Grandin, ND $75,251

Egeland, ND $77,221

Esmond, ND $77,274

Fort Totten, ND $77,268

Hampden, ND $77,101

Hansboro, ND $77,326

Harvey, ND $77,414

Knox, ND $77,306

Lakota, ND $76,996

Lawton, ND $77,000

Leeds, ND $77,289

Maddock, ND $77,223

Minnewaukan, ND $77,170

Munich, ND $77,225

Mylo, ND $77,344

Nekoma, ND $77,171

New Rockford, ND $77,019

Oberon, ND $77,120

Pekin, ND $76,780

Penn, ND $77,116

Perth, ND $77,307

Rocklake, ND $77,282

Rolette, ND $77,471

Rolla, ND $77,513

Rugby, ND $77,523

Saint John, ND $77,592

Saint Michael, ND $77,180

Sarles, ND $77,231

Sheyenne, ND $77,012

Starkweather, ND $77,135

Tokio, ND $77,165

Tolna, ND $76,861

Warwick, ND $76,882

Webster, ND $77,063

Willow City, ND $77,514

Wolford, ND $77,341

York, ND $77,279

Jamestown, ND $77,185

Ashley, ND $77,009

Berlin, ND $77,131

Binford, ND $76,693

Bowdon, ND $77,173

Buchanan, ND $76,881

Carrington, ND $76,991

Cathay, ND $77,021

Chaseley, ND $77,243

Cleveland, ND $77,039

Cooperstown, ND $76,831

Courtenay, ND $76,707

Dawson, ND $77,261

Dazey, ND $76,786

Denhoff, ND $77,402

Dickey, ND $77,078

Edgeley, ND $77,196

Ellendale, ND $76,898

Fessenden, ND $77,225

Forbes, ND $76,879

Fredonia, ND $77,119

Fullerton, ND $77,066

Gackle, ND $77,180

Glenfield, ND $76,701

Goodrich, ND $77,385

Grace City, ND $76,779

Hannaford, ND $76,733

Hurdsfield, ND $77,309

Jessie, ND $76,963

Jud, ND $77,084

Kensal, ND $76,728

Kulm, ND $77,168

Lamoure, ND $77,203

Lehr, ND $77,180

Litchville, ND $77,008

Mcclusky, ND $77,497

Mchenry, ND $76,722

Marion, ND $77,036

Medina, ND $77,144

Montpelier, ND $77,061

Oakes, ND $77,011

Pettibone, ND $77,112

Pingree, ND $76,864

Regan, ND $77,303

Robinson, ND $77,150

Rogers, ND $76,837

Sanborn, ND $76,903

Spiritwood, ND $76,888

Steele, ND $77,305

Streeter, ND $77,234

Sutton, ND $76,596

Sykeston, ND $77,050

Tappen, ND $77,243

Tuttle, ND $77,205

Verona, ND $77,093

Wimbledon, ND $76,787

Wing, ND $77,206

Wishek, ND $77,336

Woodworth, ND $76,987

Ypsilanti, ND $77,003

Gwinner, ND $77,237

Hankinson, ND $76,992

Harwood, ND $74,609

Havana, ND $76,836

Hillsboro, ND $75,597

Hope, ND $76,452

Horace, ND $74,908

Hunter, ND $75,419

Kathryn, ND $76,819

Kindred, ND $75,221

Leonard, ND $75,563

Lidgerwood, ND $77,018

Lisbon, ND $76,844

Luverne, ND $76,602

Mcleod, ND $76,222

Mantador, ND $76,788

Mapleton, ND $75,000

Milnor, ND $76,844

Mooreton, ND $76,481

Nome, ND $76,636

Oriska, ND $76,349

Page, ND $76,166

Pillsbury, ND $76,399

Rutland, ND $76,979

Sheldon, ND $76,172

Flaxton, ND $77,848

Glenburn, ND $77,885

Granville, ND $77,784

Karlsruhe, ND $77,656

Kenmare, ND $77,953

Kramer, ND $77,611

Lansford, ND $77,832

Lignite, ND $77,969

Mcgregor, ND $77,966

Makoti, ND $78,127

Mandaree, ND $78,350

Martin, ND $77,432

Max, ND $78,023

Maxbass, ND $77,750

Mohall, ND $77,863

Newburg, ND $77,741

New Town, ND $78,302

Noonan, ND $77,924

Norwich, ND $77,860

Palermo, ND $78,045

Parshall, ND $78,300

Plaza, ND $78,105

Portal, ND $77,917

Powers Lake, ND $78,011

Roseglen, ND $78,310

Ross, ND $78,093

Ruso, ND $77,756

Ryder, ND $78,138

Sawyer, ND $77,983

Sherwood, ND $77,817

Souris, ND $77,615

Stanley, ND $78,155

Surrey, ND $78,049

Tolley, ND $77,832

Towner, ND $77,619

Upham, ND $77,702

Velva, ND $77,937

Voltaire, ND $77,718

Westhope, ND $77,753

White Earth, ND $78,086

Wildrose, ND $77,940

Williston, ND $78,025

Alamo, ND $77,901

Alexander, ND $77,866

Ambrose, ND $77,686

Arnegard, ND $78,070

Cartwright, ND $77,630

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	$91,794	$44.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$91,794	$44.0	20%
Biotechnology	$87,969	$42.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$84,145	$40.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$80,320	$39.0	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.

$70,482

Average $76,495/year

$82,437

$5,873

Average $6,375/month

$6,870

$1,355

Average $1,471/week

$1,585

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,437	$6,870	$1,585	$40
Average	$76,495	$6,375	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$70,482	$5,873	$1,355	$34

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