AI Transportation Planner Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$120,000
national median salary
$90,000 to $155,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$172,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$125,000
San Jose, CA
Lowest Paying
$91,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average AI Transportation Planner salary in the United States is $120,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $90,000 at the 25th percentile to $155,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $172,000, while San Jose offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects the intersection of transportation planning expertise and ML engineering capability.
AI Transportation Planner salary by city
Skills that increase AI Transportation Planner pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Transportation Planners based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $16,800 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation reflects the intersection of transportation planning expertise and ML engineering capability. Planners who can build predictive traffic models, optimize transit networks, and design AI-powered mobility solutions earn premiums. Experience with simulation, agent-based modeling, and real-time optimization for urban transportation systems drives higher salaries.
Junior AI transportation planners start at $78,000 to $95,000. Mid-level planners building production traffic prediction systems reach $112,000 to $140,000. Senior planners leading AI mobility programs earn $145,000 to $175,000. Directors of AI transportation at transit agencies or mobility companies can reach $190,000 to $240,000.
Government positions offer strong benefits including pensions and job security. Consulting rates for independent AI transportation experts range from $200 to $400 per hour. Equity at mobility tech companies adds $10,000 to $45,000 annually. Academic positions offer research freedom but lower base pay.