How much does a traffic technician make in Albany?
$67,010a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $32.22 an hour or $5,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.22
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,190Median: $67,010Highest 10%: $84,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,190 | $25.09 | |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| 75th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| 90th | $84,140 | $40.45 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| New York, NY | $81,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $32.22 ($67,010 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $67,010 against $59,090 nationally, 13% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $71,670, so Albany pays 7% less.
Where does Albany rank for traffic technician pay?
11 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,140 or more.
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.