How much does a traffic technician make in Columbus?
$75,420a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,040Median: $75,420Highest 10%: $78,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,040 | $33.19 | |
| 25th | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| Median | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| 90th | $78,210 | $37.60 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $36.26 ($75,420 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $75,420 against $59,090 nationally, 28% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $61,460, so Columbus pays 23% more.
Where does Columbus rank for traffic technician pay?
8 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,210 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.