How much does a traffic technician make in Iowa?
$68,100a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in Iowa. That is $32.74 an hour or $5,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.74
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $68,100Highest 10%: $89,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $54,740 | $26.32 | |
| Median | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| 75th | $72,660 | $34.93 | |
| 90th | $89,590 | $43.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 4. New York | $71,670 |
| 5. Indiana | $71,000 |
| 6. Illinois | $70,970 |
| 7. Iowa | $68,100 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $65,610 |
| 9. New Jersey | $64,240 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $63,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $32.74 ($68,100 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $68,100 against $59,090 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Iowa rank for traffic technician pay?
Iowa ranks 7 of 36 states.
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.