ERI Economic Research Institute
Transportation and Distribution Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Edition: 2026Quote
The Transportation and Distribution Salary Survey reports compensation data for 417 benchmark jobs related to the transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing, storage and distribution of goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation, including air, rail, water, and over-the-road.
Incumbent-based, market-based pay data; submissions screened and normalized to common date — Annual; published in July. Effective data date March 31 of the given survey year. Data collection October–March
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Positions in this report (417)
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- Account Analyst
- Account Executive
- Account Manager Sales
- Accountant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Specialist
- Accounting Supervisor (General)
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Accounts Payable Supervisor
- Accounts Receivable Analyst
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Clerk
- Administrative Coordinator
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aerospace Service Engineer
- Air Traffic Controller (Federal)
- Air Traffic Controller (Non-Federal)
- Air Transportation Sales Representative
- Aircraft Engine Mechanic
- Aircraft Maintenance Person
- Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Mechanic Jet
- Aircraft Mechanic for Props
- Aircraft Navigator
- Aircraft Pilot Jet
- Aircraft Pilot Non-Jet
- Airline Security Representative
- Airplane Inspector
- Airport Baggage Handler
- Airport Manager
- Ambulance Driver
- Applications Engineer
- Area Sales Manager
- Armored Car Guard & Driver
- Assistant Terminal Manager
- Automobile Estimator
- Automobile Mechanic
- Automotive Maintenance Repairer
- Avionics Engineer
- Avionics Technician
- Benefits Analyst
- Benefits Manager
- Billing Analyst
- Billing Clerk
- Boat & Barge Operator
- Building & Facilities Manager
- Building Maintenance Worker
- Bus Driver
- Bus Transportation Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Architect
- Business Systems Analyst
- Business Systems Specialist
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- CDL Driver
- CDL Driver Supervisor
- Call Center Representative (Complex Calls)
- Call Center Representative (General Calls)
- Call Center Representative (Specialized Calls)
- Cargo Agent
- Cargo Coordinator
- Cargo Services Supervisor
- Cash Applications Specialist
- Cashier
- Category Management Analyst
- Category Manager
- Chauffeur
- Chief Compensation & Benefits Executive
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Subsidiary Executive
- Cleaner Transportation Vehicles
- Clerical Assistant
- Client Services Manager
- Communications Director
- Communications Manager
- Communications Specialist
- Communications Vice President
- Computer Operations Director
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Service Representative
- Computer Software Engineer
- Continuous Improvement Analyst
- Contract Administrator
- Contracts Manager
- Contracts and Sourcing Manager
- Conveyor Feeder Offbearer
- Conveyor System Operator
- Copilot Jet
- Copilot Non-Jet
- Corporate Attorney
- Cost Accountant
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Customer Service Manager
- Customer Service Representative (General Calls)
- Customer Service Representative (Specialized Calls)
- Customer Service Specialist
- Customer Service Supervisor
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Data Center Manager
- Data Center Specialist
- Data Center Technician
- Deck Hand
- Deliverer
- Desktop Support Analyst
- Diesel Mechanic
- Director of Merchandising
- Dispatch Coordinator
- Dispatch Manager
- Dispatcher
- Distribution Administrator
- Distribution Analyst
- Distribution Associate
- Distribution Coordinator
- Distribution Director
- Distribution Manager
- Distribution Specialist
- Distribution Supervisor
- Distribution Technician
- Dock Worker
- Documentation Clerk
- Driver Non-CDL
- Drop Ship Coordinator
- Dump Operator
- EDI Coordinator
- Electrician Journeyman
- Emissions Inspector
- Employee Communications Supervisor
- Employee Training Specialist
- Employee Training Supervisor
- Employment Interviewer
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Executive Vice President
- Expediter
- Export Sales Manager
- Express Delivery Services Sales Representative
- Field Sales Supervisor
- Field Service Engineer
- Field Service Technician
- Finance Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Analyst Accountant
- Flatbed Truck Driver
- Fleet Director
- Fleet Supervisor
- Flight Attendant
- Flight Engineer
- Flight Service Manager
- Fluid Power Mechanic
- Forecast Analyst
- Forklift Operator
- Freight Analyst
- Freight Forwarding Sales Representative
- Front End Loader Operator
- Fuel Attendant
- Fuel Injection Servicer
- Fuel Transport Driver
- Fulfillment Associate
- Fulfillment Coordinator
- Fulfillment Manager
- Fulfillment Specialist
- Garage Servicer
- General Clerk
- General Maintenance Supervisor
- HRIS Analyst
- HRIS Specialist
- Heavy Truck Driver
- Helicopter Pilot
- Help Desk Representative
- Hoisting Engineer
- Hostler
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Human Resources Clerk
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Manager
- IT Coordinator
- IT Project Manager
- Import/Export Agent
- Import/Export Clerk
- Import/Export Manager
- Industrial Engineer
- Information Technology Manager
- Inside Sales Consultant
- Inside Sales Representative
- Inside Sales Specialist
- Inspector Quality Assurance
- Integrated Disability Manager
- Internal Auditor
- Internal Publications Director
- International Sales Manager
- Inventory Analyst
- Inventory Clerk
- Inventory Control Analyst
- Inventory Control Manager
- Inventory Control Planner
- Inventory Control Supervisor
- Invoice Clerk
- Janitor
- Labor Relations Manager
- Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer
- Light Truck Driver
- Load Planner
- Local CDL Driver
- Locomotive Engineer
- Logistics Coordinator
- Logistics Engineer
- Logistics Supervisor
- Long-Range Planning Analyst
- Long-Range Planning Manager
- Lubrication Technician
- Machine Feeder
- Maintenance Assistant
- Maintenance Coordinator
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Maintenance Worker
- Maintenance Worker General
- Managing Director
- Marine Cargo Surveyor
- Marine Engineer
- Marine Services Technician
- Marine Surveyor
- Marketing Analyst
- Marketing Associate
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Representative
- Materials Handler
- Materials Manager
- Mechanic Foreman
- Mechanic Head
- Mechanic Truck
- Merchandise Planner
- Merchandising Manager
- Merchandising Specialist
- Motor Vehicle Dispatcher
- Motor Vehicle Supervisor
- Non-CDL Driver Supervisor
- Office Administrator
- Office Helper
- Office Manager
- Office Supervisor
- Oiler
- Operations Director
- Operations Manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Orbital Analyst
- Order Filler
- Ordinary Seaman
- Overhead Crane Operator
- Packaging/Filling Operator
- Packer Light
- Parts Manager
- Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Clerk
- Payroll Manager
- Payroll Supervisor
- Personnel Director
- Pipeline Services Sales Representative
- Pre-Sales Engineer
- Preventive Maintenance Coordinator
- Process Improvement Analyst
- Procurement Analyst
- Procurement Clerk
- Product or Brand Sales Manager
- Program Manager
- Programming Director
- Project Manager (Experience)
- Project Planner
- Proposal Development Manager
- Proposal Development Specialist
- Public Relations Manager
- Purchase Price Analyst
- Purchasing Clerk
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Specialist
- Quality Control Manager
- Quality Control Supervisor/Administrator
- RMA Coordinator
- RMA Manager
- Radar Systems Engineer
- Railroad Brake/Switch Operator
- Railroad Car Rental Sales Representative
- Railroad Construction Manager
- Railroad Track Inspector
- Rate Analyst
- Receiving Clerk
- Receiving Laborer
- Receptionist
- Regional Director
- Regional Sales Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Analyst
- Reliability Engineer
- Relocation Manager
- Reservation Clerk
- Revenue Accountant
- Risk Management Supervisor
- Route Driver Sales Representative
- Routing Clerk
- Safety Coordinator
- Safety Inspector
- Safety Manager
- Safety Specialist
- Safety Supervisor
- Sales Director
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Engineer (High Incentive)
- Sales Manager
- Sales Operations Manager
- Sales Representative (Highly Complex Products)
- Sales Representative (Key Accounts)
- Sales Training Representative
- Scale Operator
- School Bus Driver
- Secretary
- Security Guard
- Security Manager
- Senior Human Resources Generalist
- Sensor Operator
- Service Order Clerk
- Ship Captain
- Shipmate
- Shipping & Receiving Clerk
- Shipping & Receiving Lead
- Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
- Shipping Checker
- Shipping Clerk
- Shipping Packer
- Shipping and Receiving Manager
- Shipyard Laborer
- Staff Accountant
- Stevedore
- Strategic Account Executive
- Superintendent Maintenance
- Superintendent Transportation
- Supervisor Help Desk
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Supply Chain Director
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Chain Planner
- Supply Chain Supervisor
- Supply Clerk
- Sustainability Specialist
- Sustainable Design Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Tankerman
- Taxi Driver
- Telephone Dispatch Supervisor
- Terminal Manager
- Terminal Superintendent
- Test Data Acquisition Technician
- Ticket Agent
- Time Clerk
- Tool Crib Attendant
- Top Logistics Management Executive
- Top Transportation Officer
- Tractor Operator
- Trade Relations Director
- Traffic Agent
- Traffic Clerk
- Traffic Manager
- Traffic Rate Analyst
- Traffic Specialist
- Traffic Supervisor
- Trailer Mechanic
- Training Assistant
- Training Coordinator
- Transmission Mechanic
- Transportation Analyst
- Transportation Consultant
- Transportation Coordinator
- Transportation Engineer
- Transportation Manager
- Transportation Planner
- Transportation Sales Representative
- Transportation Specialist
- Transportation Supervisor
- Travel Coordinator
- Truck Crane Operator
- Truck Driver Dump
- Truck Driver Medium
- Truck Driver Tow Truck
- Truck Driver Tractor Trailer
- Truck Driver Van
- Truck Sales Representative
- Used Car Renovator
- User Support Analyst
- Vehicle Maintenance Scheduler
- Vice President
- Vice President Division
- Vice President Supply Chain
- Warehouse Administrator
- Warehouse Associate
- Warehouse Director
- Warehouse Laborer
- Warehouse Manager
- Warehouse Materials Handler
- Warehouse Selector
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Worker
- Warehousing Sales Representative
- Water Transportation Engineer
- Wholesale Sales Representative
- Windows Systems Administrator
- Yard Manager