How much does a traffic technician make in Detroit?
$37,890a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,180Median: $37,890Highest 10%: $77,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,180 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 90th | $77,980 | $37.49 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $428,600 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $178,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $69,560 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,670 |
| Tank Car | $60,440 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,120 |
| Transportation Inspector | $52,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.22 ($37,890 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $37,890 against $59,090 nationally, 36% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $37,890, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for traffic technician pay?
43 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,980 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.