TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING
AT A GLANCE
Transportation and warehousing supports Seattle-King County by moving goods and people via land, air, and sea. Local and international trade and travel are fundamental to the modern economy. Those connections happen every day thanks to workers who specialize in managing the supply chain, logistical operation, and fleet of ships, planes, trains, and trucks that get the job done.
OPPORTUNITY IN
TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING
NOW
1,587
businesses in Seattle-King County
56,663
jobs in Seattle-King County
$79,887
average annual earnings
2028
12%
increase in transportation & warehousing job demand
32%
Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician
24%
Airplane Pilot & Copilot
21%
Cargo & Freight Agent
12%
Warehouse Worker/Associate
CAREER MAP
This map includes some of the most in-demand transportation and warehousing jobs in Seattle-King County. Whether moving goods or people, a range of interconnected roles is required to ensure safety and efficiency. Regardless of where goods come from, shipping and storage are an integral and often invisible step in the transportation process. An entry-level position in a warehouse can provide a view into the many facets of the industry.
TRANSFER SKILLS TO
Manfacturing
Trade
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Entry-level (may require certification
Less than Associate's degree and/or some experience
Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or moderate experience
Advanced degree and/or significant experience
Range of hourly wages from entry-level to experienced (2018), Emsi
- Data Entry Keyer
- Packer & Packager
- Clerk
$13 - $21
START
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
$21 - $28
Warehouse Manager
$36 - $48
Warehouse Worker/ Associate
$13 - $19
Fork Lift Operator
$15 - $26
Dispatcher
$16 - $30
Delivery Services Driver
$14 - $23
Heavy & Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (CDL)
$18 - $28
Cargo & Freight Agent
$18 - $31
Harbor Trucker & Truck & Ship Loader
$15 - $26
Port Security Officer
$30 - $51
Ticket & Travel Clerk
$14 - $22
Port Engineer
$30 - $51
Bridge & Locker Tender
$21 - $31
Flight Attendant
$21 - $44
Airplane Pilot & Copilot
$63 - $142
Customer Service Representative
$14 - $23
Logistics & Supply Chain Analyst
$30 - $45
Logistics Manager
$51 - $60
Diesel Engine Mechanic
$20 - $33
Aircraft
Mechanic
$21 - $41
Electrician
$20 - $41
Engineer
$34 - $64
Supervisor of Mechanics & Repairers
$22 - $43
Facility Maintenance Manager
$42 - $58
TRANSPORTATION PROPERTIES
WORK AREAS
Passenger transportation
Cargo transportation
Private warehouse
Distribution center
Communication
Awareness of safety rules
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Flexibility at a fast pace
Attention to detail
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