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How much do transportation data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation data analyst in Seattle, WA is $94,100.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,200.00 and $110,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transportation data analyst?

A Transportation Data Analyst collects, processes, and analyzes transportation-related data to improve efficiency, safety, and planning. They use tools like Excel, SQL, and Python to interpret traffic patterns, optimize routes, and evaluate infrastructure projects. Their insights help government agencies, logistics companies, and transit organizations make data-driven decisions. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of transportation systems.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a transportation data analyst?

A Transportation Data Analyst’s daily responsibilities often include collecting, cleaning, and analyzing transportation-related datasets to identify trends or inefficiencies. You’ll develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings to both technical teams and management, and may be involved in designing or improving predictive models for traffic flow, route optimization, or safety analysis. Collaboration is common, as you’ll frequently work alongside transportation planners, engineers, and IT professionals to support data-driven decision-making. Activities may also include monitoring data quality, integrating new data sources, and staying current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the transportation data analyst position, and why are they important?

Success as a Transportation Data Analyst requires strong analytical ability, proficiency in data analysis, and a solid understanding of transportation systems, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as statistics, mathematics, or transportation engineering. Expertise in tools like SQL, Python, GIS software, and data visualization platforms, as well as familiarity with transportation planning models, is highly valued and sometimes supported by specialized certifications. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills enable analysts to translate complex data into actionable insights for varied stakeholders. These competencies are vital to ensuring informed decision-making and operational efficiency in transportation planning and management.

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Transportation Data Analyst jobs near you
Infographic showing various Transportation Data Analyst job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 77% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,100 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Data Analyst

US General Services Administration

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

As a Data Analyst, you will support Fleet Management programs by providing data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, and decision-support capabilities.

Location of position: Federal Acquisition Services (FAS), Office of Shared Shared Services Delivery, Office of Fleet Management.
The Office of Fleet Management is responsible for overseeing government vehicles and transportation services.

We are currently filling five (5) vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications:

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: 

  • Name, address, telephone number, email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year.  Locality will be determined based on duty location.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is

  • Applying quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, statistical tools, data visualization, and/or prediction modeling
    techniques to evaluate program performance, business process effectiveness, and support management decisions.
  • Extracting, validating, interpreting, and analyzing data from various sources to identify patterns and trends for program
    improvements.
  • Maintaining and/or enhancing performance dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to track agency program
    activities and initiatives.
  • Translating information from various sources into analytical requirements and producing reports, dashboards, briefings,
    or visualizations for leadership and stakeholders.
Education:

The is no qualifying education at the GS-13 level. 

Employment Type: OTHER

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