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Transportation Engineers in District of Columbia
Transportation engineers design and plan surface transportation systems like streets, highways, and freeways. They develop plans that meet engineering standards and follow state or federal construction rules, and they work to improve traffic flow by modifying existing infrastructure In District of Columbia the median pay is $103,880 a year, 3% above the national median of $100,840.
$103,880median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$82,120–$130,720middle half earn
1,650employed in District of Columbia
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
1employer hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
ILwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyDesignTransportationBuilding and ConstructionMathematics (knowledge)English Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Transportation Engineers.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Transportation Engineers pay in other states
California · $122,500Alaska · $114,730Washington · $110,000Massachusetts · $106,730Louisiana · $105,380Oregon · $105,250New Jersey · $104,660Nevada · $104,310New Mexico · $103,900New York · $103,760
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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.