Traffic Technicians Salary
The median traffic technicians salary in the United States is $59,090 per year ($28.41/hour). Salaries range from $39,090 at the entry level to $85,130+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 7,860 traffic technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$59,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.41
per hour
Employment
7,860
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,090
25th percentile
$46,440
Median
$59,090
75th percentile
$75,850
90th percentile
$85,130
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Traffic Technicians Salary by State
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$38K$79K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$79K
+34%
Minnesota
$78K
+32%
Washington
$72K
+22%
New York
$72K
+21%
Indiana
$71K
+20%
Illinois
$71K
+20%
Iowa
$68K
+15%
Pennsylvania
$66K
+11%
New Jersey
$64K
+9%
Massachusetts
$64K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79,110 | +33.9% |
| Minnesota | $77,810 | +31.7% |
| Washington | $71,960 | +21.8% |
| New York | $71,670 | +21.3% |
| Indiana | $71,000 | +20.2% |
| Illinois | $70,970 | +20.1% |
| Iowa | $68,100 | +15.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | +11.0% |
| New Jersey | $64,240 | +8.7% |
| Massachusetts | $63,780 | +7.9% |
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Traffic Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,710 | +56.9% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,100 | +44.0% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $84,650 | +43.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,910 | +38.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,640 | +33.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,180 | +32.3% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $77,540 | +31.2% |
| Columbus, OH | $75,420 | +27.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $70,100 | +18.6% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $67,450 | +14.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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