SOC 536041

Traffic Technicians

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

National Median

$58,480

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,480

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,060

Experienced (90th pct)

$85,810

Total Employed

7,580

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,060 - $46,690
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,690 - $74,480
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$74,480 - $85,810

Highest Paying Locations for Traffic Technicians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$97,860

+67.3% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$95,310

+63.0% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$83,570

+42.9% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$82,990

+41.9% vs national

California

$80,570

+37.8% vs national

Traffic Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$97,860	N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$95,310	100
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$83,570	230
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$82,990	90
California	$80,570	N/A
Washington	$79,150	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$78,020	340
Columbus, OH	$74,060	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$71,970	790
Minnesota	$71,020	40
New York	$69,930	970
Iowa	$69,830	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$68,060	340
Maryland	$66,920	120
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$66,030	110
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$65,680	290
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$64,890	80
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$64,030	160
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$63,940	80
Oregon	$62,910	50
Virginia	$62,360	110
Massachusetts	$61,810	70
Boise City, ID	$61,020	40
Idaho	$60,940	70
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$60,820	70
Charleston, WV	$59,930	40
Wisconsin	$59,870	40
Arizona	$59,870	280
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$59,810	200
Ohio	$59,810	120
New Jersey	$59,750	110
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$59,280	90
Oklahoma City, OK	$59,120	40
Oklahoma	$59,120	90
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$59,110	50
Nebraska	$58,880	50
Indiana	$58,830	70
Pennsylvania	$58,800	80
South Carolina	$55,330	130
Missouri	$55,120	240
St. Louis, MO-IL	$55,100	50
Kansas City, MO-KS	$54,950	110
Tennessee	$54,910	210
Springfield, MO	$54,510	40
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$53,880	180
Birmingham, AL	$53,320	30
Georgia	$52,720	290
Florida	$52,230	760
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	$52,060	30
Wyoming	$52,030	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Traffic Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Traffic Technicians is $58,480, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Traffic Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Traffic Technicianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $97,860.

How much can an experienced Traffic Technicians make?

Top-earning Traffic Technicianss (90th percentile) make $85,810 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.