How much does a traffic technician make in Boston?
$67,450a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $32.43 an hour or $5,621 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.43
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,220Median: $67,450Highest 10%: $95,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 25th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $67,450 | $32.43 | |
| 75th | $74,700 | $35.91 | |
| 90th | $95,520 | $45.92 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $135,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $126,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $103,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,140 |
| Material Moving Worker | $81,700 |
| Tank Car | $77,490 |
| Captain | $75,130 |
| Bus Driver | $70,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,730 |
| Bus Driver | $65,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $32.43 ($67,450 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $67,450 against $59,090 nationally, 14% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,780, so Boston pays 6% more.
Where does Boston rank for traffic technician pay?
10 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,520 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.