How much does a traffic technician make in Louisiana?
$42,710a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in Louisiana. That is $20.53 an hour or $3,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.53
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $42,710Highest 10%: $55,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 75th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 90th | $55,320 | $26.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $44,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 32. Georgia | $48,110 |
| 33. Kansas | $47,100 |
| 34. Tennessee | $44,970 |
| 35. Louisiana | $42,710 |
| 36. Michigan | $37,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $20.53 ($42,710 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $42,710 against $59,090 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for traffic technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 35 of 36 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays traffic technicians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $44,250 a year.
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.