Transit Accessibility (ADA) Coordinator

Also called: ADA Compliance Coordinator

Makes sure buses, trains, and stations work for riders with disabilities.

A day in the life

An ADA coordinator reviews station designs, tests new bus ramps, handles rider complaints, trains drivers, and meets with disability advocates.

Pay over a career

Starting
$48k
Typical
$81k
High
$134k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in public administration, planning, or a related field.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Public Administration, Urban Planning, Disability Studies.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1041: Average (3% to 4%).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps audit stations and trip data; working with riders and disability advocates stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Government, Psychology, Speech.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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