Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $38,340 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $57,050
National median $39,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $44,500
    90th
    $57,050

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Workers, All Other salary vs area income 41% Median Transportation Workers, All Other salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,400
    New Jersey $70,700
    Ogden, UT $70,490
    Urban Honolulu, HI $65,600
    Utah $65,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,350

    Nearby metros — Transportation Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,870
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $49,470
    California $48,910
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $48,870
    South Carolina $45,340

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Workers, All Other make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Transportation Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3.3% below the national median of $39,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Workers, All Other in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Transportation Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.