How much does a traffic technician make in Houston?
$53,090a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.52
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $53,090Highest 10%: $74,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| Median | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 75th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $74,160 | $35.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $57,130 |
| Austin, TX | $51,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,620 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $25.52 ($53,090 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $53,090 against $59,090 nationally, 10% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,770, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for traffic technician pay?
27 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,160 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.