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Safety data researchers and analysts ensure that Departments of Transportation and other organizations collect, manage, and share accurate data in an efficient manner to support transportation safety decision-making and resource allocation.

Senior Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD)

Transportation Safety Researcher

Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $103,010 - $114,520
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD)
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Mid Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor's degree requiredMajor coursework in Computer Science, GIS, Math, Transportation Engineering/Safety, or StatisticsAn advanced graduate degree is preferred for some senior positions

Transportation Safety Data Analyst

Job Description: A Transportation Safety Data Analyst supports data-driven transportation safety improvements by ensuring that transportation and other relevant organizations collect, manage, and share high quality data in an efficient and coordinated manner to support transportation safety decision-making and resource allocation.
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $84,060 - $88,510
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Major coursework in Computer Science, GIS, Math, Transportation Engineering/Safety, or Statistics
  • An advanced graduate degree is preferred for some senior positions
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Entry Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

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