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Transportation Planners in New Jersey

Transportation planners prepare studies and analyses for proposed transportation projects. They gather and compile data about transportation systems, study how they operate, and develop models or simulations to evaluate options In New Jersey the median pay is $101,260 a year, 0% above the national median of $101,110.

$101,260median pay in New Jersey, per year
$90,020–$120,520middle half earn
350employed in New Jersey
$101,110U.S. median, for comparison
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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 ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

TransportationEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)GeographyLaw and GovernmentComputers and Electronics

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Transportation Planners.

Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 19-3099.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.