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Transportation & Logistics

Move people and materials.

59 careers$54,320 median payHigh AI risk

📋 What You'll Do

•Operate vehicles and transportation equipment
•Load, unload, and secure cargo
•Plan and optimize delivery routes
•Maintain vehicles and equipment
•Track shipments and manage logistics
•Ensure safety and regulatory compliance

🎓 Education & Training

Typical Path

High school diploma plus licensing/training

Time Investment

Weeks to months for licensing, ongoing training

Common Credentials

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Hazmat endorsement
• Forklift certification

👤 Who This Is For

Good fit if you:

✓Those who enjoy driving and travel
✓People seeking independence on the road
✓Individuals looking for quick career entry
✓Those comfortable with physical work

Not ideal if you:

✗Those who want to be home every night
✗People uncomfortable with long hours sitting

About Transportation & Logistics Careers

Transportation and logistics careers move people and goods across local streets and global supply chains. From truck drivers delivering products to logistics analysts optimizing routes, these professionals keep commerce flowing.

This essential field offers opportunities at every education level with growing demand for skilled workers.

Core Skills Needed

Vehicle operation and safetyNavigation and route planningPhysical stamina for loading/unloadingTime management and punctualityProblem-solving and adaptabilityDocumentation and record-keepingCustomer service

Transportation & Logistics Careers

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Career	Category	Median Pay	Training	AI Resilience
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	Transportation	$219,140	4-5 years	🟡AI-Augmented
Air Traffic Controllers	Transportation	$137,380	<6mo	🟠In Transition
Commercial Pilots	Transportation	$113,080	6-24mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	Transportation	$99,200	4-5 years	🟠In Transition
Supply Chain Managers	Transportation	$99,200	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Ship Engineers	Transportation	$94,270	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	Transportation	$88,730	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Transportation Inspectors	Transportation	$87,290	4-5 years	🟡AI-Augmented
Aviation Inspectors	Transportation	$87,290	2-4yr	🔴High Disruption Risk
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation	Transportation	$87,290	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Subway and Streetcar Operators	Transportation	$84,270	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Locomotive Engineers	Transportation	$74,770	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Wellhead Pumpers	Transportation	$71,830	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	Transportation	$71,130	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Flight Attendants	Transportation	$68,370	<6mo	🟢AI-Resilient
Crane and Tower Operators	Transportation	$64,690	6-24mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	Transportation	$63,540	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	Transportation	$61,870	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand	Transportation	$60,500	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Recycling Coordinators	Transportation	$60,500	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	Transportation	$60,500	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants	Transportation	$60,500	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other	Transportation	$60,500	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	Transportation	$60,170	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	Transportation	$58,920	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	Transportation	$58,620	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	Transportation	$57,070	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Hoist and Winch Operators	Transportation	$55,950	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	Transportation	$54,690	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	Transportation	$54,320	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Traffic Technicians	Transportation	$52,240	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Airfield Operations Specialists	Transportation	$51,140	4-5 years	🟡AI-Augmented
Dredge Operators	Transportation	$50,440	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Bridge and Lock Tenders	Transportation	$49,120	<6mo	🟠In Transition
Sailors and Marine Oilers	Transportation	$48,400	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Motorboat Operators	Transportation	$46,420	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	Transportation	$45,760	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Bus Drivers, School	Transportation	$45,660	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	Transportation	$44,660	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	Transportation	$44,470	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Light Truck Drivers	Transportation	$42,470	<6mo	🟢AI-Resilient
Material Moving Workers, All Other	Transportation	$40,310	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Transportation Workers, All Other	Transportation	$40,300	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	Transportation	$39,260	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	Transportation	$39,250	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Aircraft Service Attendants	Transportation	$39,110	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	Transportation	$37,660	<6mo	🟡AI-Augmented
Recycling and Reclamation Workers	Transportation	$37,660	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Stockers and Order Fillers	Transportation	$36,390	<6mo	🔴High Disruption Risk
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	Transportation	$35,690	4-5 years	🔴High Disruption Risk