Job Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of railroad workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2019 to 2029.
Overall employment of delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.
Pay
According to BLS, the median annual wage for railroad workers was $64,210 in May 2020.
The median annual wage for driver/sales workers was $27,960 in May 2020.
The median annual wage for light truck drivers was $37,050 in May 2020.
Here are some occupations within Transport and Rail:
- Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers
- Flight Attendants
- Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
- Material Moving Machine Operators
- Passenger Vehicle Drivers
- Water Transportation Workers
