How much does a traffic technician make in New Jersey?
$64,240a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in New Jersey. That is $30.88 an hour or $5,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,020Median: $64,240Highest 10%: $87,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 25th | $54,720 | $26.31 | |
| Median | $64,240 | $30.88 | |
| 75th | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $87,660 | $42.14 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 6. Illinois | $70,970 |
| 7. Iowa | $68,100 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $65,610 |
| 9. New Jersey | $64,240 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $63,780 |
| 11. Virginia | $62,270 |
| 12. Utah | $61,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.88 ($64,240 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $64,240 against $59,090 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for traffic technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 36 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays traffic technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,910 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.