Traffic Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,480
↑ 38.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Traffic Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Traffic Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.3% since 2011 ($42,300 → $58,480)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,480 | +11.9% |
| 2023 | $52,240 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $50,050 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $48,610 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $47,800 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | $47,480 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $46,570 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $45,670 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | $45,150 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $43,930 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | $43,430 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | $39,830 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $38,380 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | $42,300 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.