How much does a traffic technician make in Los Angeles?
$78,640a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.81 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.81
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,370Median: $78,640Highest 10%: $95,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 25th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 75th | $84,940 | $40.84 | |
| 90th | $95,910 | $46.11 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,710 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,650 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
| Pump Operator | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.81 ($78,640 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $78,640 against $59,090 nationally, 33% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,110, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for traffic technician pay?
5 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,910 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.