What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Transit Worker?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Transit Worker jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Wasco, CA (28.4% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Wasco, CA $56,528 $4,710 $1,087 $27.18 Berkeley, CA $53,918 $4,493 $1,036 $25.92 Sitka, AK $53,048 $4,420 $1,020 $25.50 San Francisco, CA $51,771 $4,314 $995 $24.89 Livermore, CA $51,653 $4,304 $993 $24.83 Oakland, CA $51,636 $4,303 $993 $24.82 San Jose, CA $51,609 $4,300 $992 $24.81 Waimea, HI $51,360 $4,280 $987 $24.69 Santa Cruz, CA $50,846 $4,237 $977 $24.45 Highland, CA $50,801 $4,233 $976 $24.42

Transit Worker

Transit Worker Salary

Q: How much does a Transit Worker make?

The average annual pay for a transit worker in the United States is $44,035 a year — that works out to approximately $21.17 an hour. The middle 80% of Transit Workers earn between $32,000 (10th percentile) and $59,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Transit Worker Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Transit Worker in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Warehouses at $3,907 (8.9%) above Transit Worker. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Warehouses $47,942 $3,995 $921 $23.05 Material Handler 2Nd Shift $40,476 $3,373 $778 $19.46 Hospital Material Handler $37,886 $3,157 $728 $18.21 Fedex Warehouse Package Handler $37,374 $3,114 $718 $17.97 Warehouse Worker $36,004 $3,000 $692 $17.31

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Transit Worker Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$44,035

Columbus

Ohio

$42,533

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How much does a Transit Worker make?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Transit Worker in the United States is $44,035 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $846/week or $3,669/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $61,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Transit Worker salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $52,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Transit Worker varies greatly (by as much as 16000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Transit Worker in your area makes on average $42,533 per year, or $1,502 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,035. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Transit Worker salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Transit Worker jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Transit Worker Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Transit Worker job is above the national average. Topping the list is Wasco, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $9,013 (20.5%), and Wasco, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,493 (28.4%) above the $44,035 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Transit Worker appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Wasco, CA, and Highland, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Transit Worker role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Wasco, CA	$56,528	$4,710	$1,087	$27.18
Berkeley, CA	$53,918	$4,493	$1,036	$25.92
Sitka, AK	$53,048	$4,420	$1,020	$25.50
San Francisco, CA	$51,771	$4,314	$995	$24.89
Livermore, CA	$51,653	$4,304	$993	$24.83
Oakland, CA	$51,636	$4,303	$993	$24.82
San Jose, CA	$51,609	$4,300	$992	$24.81
Waimea, HI	$51,360	$4,280	$987	$24.69
Santa Cruz, CA	$50,846	$4,237	$977	$24.45
Highland, CA	$50,801	$4,233	$976	$24.42

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Transit Worker Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Transit Worker job category, we found that Warehouses jobs have average salaries greater than Transit Worker jobs.

Significantly, Warehouses jobs pay $3,907 (8.9%) more than the average Transit Worker salary of $44,035. If you're qualified, finding work as a Warehouses may help you make more money than that of the average Transit Worker position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Warehouses	$47,942	$3,995	$921	$23.05
Material Handler 2Nd Shift	$40,476	$3,373	$778	$19.46
Hospital Material Handler	$37,886	$3,157	$728	$18.21
Fedex Warehouse Package Handler	$37,374	$3,114	$718	$17.97
Warehouse Worker	$36,004	$3,000	$692	$17.31

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Infographic detailing Transit Worker salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,035 per year or $21.17 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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