TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICSRelated JCPS Career Clusters: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Human Services
Remember the song The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round…? It takes more than just gasoline and tires to make those wheels turn. Transportation careers include drivers, mechanics, airline pilots, distribution managers, and more. Moving products and people from one place to another takes planning, analysis, technology, and reliable equipment…like your school bus.
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Industry Occupation |
Annual Entry Wage |
Annual Experienced Wage |
Education Required |
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers |
93,340 |
197,410 |
Bachelor's degree |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
61,810 |
131,410 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
47,340 |
93,660 |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
Avionics Technicians |
40,150 |
77,840 |
Associate's degree |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors |
52,710 |
76,870 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Flight Attendants |
60,700 |
76,410 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
FirstLine Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor |
40,160 |
74,320 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists |
40,020 |
73,540 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers |
35,850 |
60,610 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
36,920 |
60,540 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
38,430 |
59,970 |
Postsecondary nondegree award |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
29,640 |
57,270 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other |
33,850 |
51,910 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
36,400 |
51,120 |
No formal educational credential |
Light Truck Drivers |
24,080 |
47,520 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
33,540 |
45,810 |
No formal educational credential |
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
37,890 |
45,450 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Bicycle Repairers |
26,450 |
42,530 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Aircraft Service Attendants |
31,200 |
35,970 |
High school diploma or equivalent |
Bridge and Lock Tenders |
32,020 |
35,040 |
High school diploma or equivalent |