How much does a traffic technician make in Dallas?
$57,130a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $27.47 an hour or $4,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.47
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,900Median: $57,130Highest 10%: $76,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| 75th | $64,180 | $30.86 | |
| 90th | $76,280 | $36.67 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| Houston, TX | $53,090 |
| Austin, TX | $51,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,620 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $27.47 ($57,130 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $57,130 against $59,090 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,770, so Dallas pays 17% more.
Where does Dallas rank for traffic technician pay?
21 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,280 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.