How much does a traffic technician make in Atlanta?
$50,300a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.18 an hour or $4,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.18
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $50,300Highest 10%: $82,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 75th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 90th | $82,900 | $39.86 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,690 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.18 ($50,300 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $50,300 against $59,090 nationally, 15% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,110, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for traffic technician pay?
33 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,900 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.