Traffic Technicians

Occupation

$58,480
National Median Salary
$28.12
Median Hourly Wage
7,580
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$38,060
$46,690
$58,480
$74,480
$85,810

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+34.7%
10 Year Change
$43,430
2014 Median
$58,480
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Traffic Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $66,220 1,420
Engineering Services $66,220 1,420
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $65,680 1,550
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $58,950 1,170
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $58,940 5,470

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Top Paying States for Traffic Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
California $80,570 —
Washington $79,150 50
Minnesota $71,020 40
New York $69,930 970
Iowa $69,830 30

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Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Engineering Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Administrative and Support Services Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Other Support Services Rental and Leasing Services Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)