How much does a traffic technician make in New York?
$71,670a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in New York. That is $34.46 an hour or $5,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.46
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,000Median: $71,670Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $52,190 | $25.09 | |
| Median | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 75th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,910 |
| Albany, NY | $67,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 1. California | $79,110 |
| 2. Minnesota | $77,810 |
| 3. Washington | $71,960 |
| 4. New York | $71,670 |
| 5. Indiana | $71,000 |
| 6. Illinois | $70,970 |
| 7. Iowa | $68,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $34.46 ($71,670 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $71,670 against $59,090 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for traffic technician pay?
New York ranks 4 of 36 states.
Which city in New York 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.