How much does a traffic technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Average (mean)
- $62,050
- Jobs
- 7,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $59,090 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $85,130 | $40.93 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $79,110 |
| Minnesota | $77,810 |
| Washington | $71,960 |
| New York | $71,670 |
| Indiana | $71,000 |
| Illinois | $70,970 |
| Iowa | $68,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 |
| New Jersey | $64,240 |
| Massachusetts | $63,780 |
| Virginia | $62,270 |
| Utah | $61,970 |
| Ohio | $61,460 |
| Nebraska | $61,380 |
| Oklahoma | $60,750 |
| Maryland | $60,650 |
| Arizona | $59,980 |
| Wisconsin | $58,940 |
| Idaho | $57,180 |
| South Carolina | $57,080 |
| North Carolina | $56,800 |
| Missouri | $56,720 |
| West Virginia | $53,400 |
| Nevada | $53,100 |
| Alabama | $52,060 |
| Florida | $51,220 |
| Connecticut | $50,400 |
| Wyoming | $50,120 |
| Arkansas | $49,550 |
| New Mexico | $49,280 |
| Texas | $48,770 |
| Georgia | $48,110 |
| Kansas | $47,100 |
| Tennessee | $44,970 |
| Louisiana | $42,710 |
| Michigan | $37,890 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,710 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,650 |
| New York, NY | $81,910 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,640 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,180 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,540 |
| Columbus, OH | $75,420 |
| Washington, DC | $70,100 |
| Boston, MA | $67,450 |
| Albany, NY | $67,010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,040 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $65,190 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
| Boise City, ID | $62,710 |
In other countries
Traffic Technician belongs to the international group "Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified".
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- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,670
- Aircraft Service Attendant$40,450
- Transportation Inspector$92,100
- Passenger Attendant$37,720
- Transportation Worker$45,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.41 ($59,090 a year).
How much does a traffic technician make a month?
About $4,924 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,090 a year.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,090 or less a year ($18.79 an hour); the top 10% make $85,130 or more.
Which state pays traffic technicians the most?
California, with a median of $79,110 a year, followed by Minnesota ($77,810) and Washington ($71,960).
Which city pays traffic technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $92,710 a year.
How many traffic technicians are there in the United States?
About 7,860 people work as traffic technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.