How much does a traffic technician make in California?
$79,110a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in California. That is $38.03 an hour or $6,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.03
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,990Median: $79,110Highest 10%: $97,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 75th | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| 90th | $97,080 | $46.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,710 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,640 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 1. California | $79,110 |
| 2. Minnesota | $77,810 |
| 3. Washington | $71,960 |
| 4. New York | $71,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.03 ($79,110 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,110 against $59,090 nationally, 34% more.
Where does California rank for traffic technician pay?
California ranks 1 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays traffic technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $92,710 a year.
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.