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Transportation Attendants in Massachusetts
Is Massachusetts a good place for you to work as a Transportation Attendant?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Transportation Attendants in Massachusetts are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Transportation Attendants in Massachusetts is growing faster than average.
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Transportation Attendants in Massachusetts earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Transportation Attendants Work in Massachusetts?
In 2018, there were 370 Transportation Attendants working in the state.
There were 490 Transportation Attendants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 325 Transportation Attendants working in it, which means Massachusetts has more Transportation Attendants than average.
Job Projections for Massachusetts
Jobs for Transportation Attendants in this state are growing at a rate of 6.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.
Massachusetts Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 500 jobs for Massachusetts Transportation Attendants in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,700 annual jobs and 20,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Transportation Attendants Make in Massachusetts?
In 2018 wages for Transportation Attendants ranged from $24,230 to $47,760 with $31,650 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.65 to $22.96. The median hourly rate was $15.22.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $15.12 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.10.
The median salary in Massachusetts is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Massachusetts Metros for Transportation Attendants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Transportation Attendants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 230 | $32,830 |
Top States for Transportation Attendants Employment
View the list below to see where most Transportation Attendants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5,740 | $36,540 |
| New York | 2,710 | $23,660 |
| Florida | 2,340 | $22,490 |
| Illinois | 1,730 | $23,220 |
| Michigan | 1,300 | $23,500 |
| Hawaii | 1,160 | $28,830 |
| Washington | 1,140 | $36,260 |
| District of Columbia | 910 | $39,510 |
| Utah | 710 | $25,240 |
| Texas | 690 | $19,210 |
| Louisiana | 520 | $22,790 |
| Georgia | 500 | $19,520 |
| Massachusetts | 370 | $31,650 |
| New Jersey | 350 | $24,170 |
| Nevada | 300 | $31,730 |
| Ohio | 290 | $27,020 |
| Pennsylvania | 250 | $26,300 |
| Virginia | 240 | $24,930 |
| Alaska | 240 | $50,360 |
| Connecticut | 220 | $24,230 |
Below are the states where Transportation Attendants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,360 |
| District of Columbia | $39,510 |
| California | $36,540 |
| Oregon | $36,470 |
| Washington | $36,260 |
| Minnesota | $33,260 |
| Nevada | $31,730 |
| Massachusetts | $31,650 |
| Missouri | $31,160 |
| South Carolina | $29,540 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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