Industry Profile: Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities
The infrastructure industry sector is broken down into three subsectors, Transportation and Warehousing , Utilities, and Machinery Manufacturing. BLS provides that following reports for each of the subsectors in this industry: The Transportation and Warehousing subsector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. The Utilities subsector comprises establishments engaged in the provision of the following utility services: electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. Within this sector, the specific activities associated with the utility services provided vary by utility. Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal.
Relevant Industry Data:
Supply is lower than the National Average for Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities Occupations in the District. An average area the size of the District would have 34,702 employees. There are 12,591 employees in DC. This higher than expected supply may make it easier to find candidates. The gap between expected and actual employment is expected to remain roughly the same over the next 5 years.
- The number of unique Job Postings in the last 12 months was 3,039
- Jobs in this industry can be found in Federal Government Civilian (26.2%), Federal Government, Military (9.2%), and Taxi and Limousine Service (8.0%).
- The median compensation is $28.02 per hour, 23% higher than the National median wage of $22.80 per hour.
- 13.1% of high demand Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities jobs in the District are held by females.
- 70.2% of high demand Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities jobs in the District are held by racial minorities.
- 71.7% of high demand Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities jobs in the District are held by individuals ages 25-54.
*The data provided in the section above is derived from the Lightcast Occupations Snapshot Report for the District of Columbia, and is based on 16 occupations all in Job Zones 1-5.
The top 10 employers for the Business Administration industry within the last 12 months are: Palladium, United States Department of Transportation, Capital One, Amtrak, Heatland Express, General Dynamics, United States Government, Palladium Group, First Vehicle Services and Domino’s Pizza.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares secondary and post-secondary adult students which aligns this industry with their Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Industry.
Wage and Unique Postings information captured in the subsequent chart reflects August 2023 Lightcast Occupations Report data and will be updated annually.
Click on the links below to view the Career Pathway Maps and High-Demand Occupations for the Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities Industry:
TIU Driver Career Pathways
TIU Pilot Career Pathways
High Demand Occupations List FY2024.pdf