19-3099.01

Transportation Planners

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

1.8OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 13% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 4% probability of automation for this role
paper →
13%
of jobs safer
885
jobs riskier than this
-1.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Transportation planners increasingly rely on AI-powered travel demand models like StreetLight Data and Replica that use mobile device data to generate near-real-time origin-destination matrices far more accurate than traditional surveys. Community engagement, equity analysis, and political navigation of infrastructure decisions remain human. By 2027, AI tools reshape the analytical core of transportation planning, reducing junior modeling roles while elevating demand for planners who can interpret AI outputs and communicate trade-offs to communities.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$100,340
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-1.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →