How much does a traffic technician make in New York?
$81,910a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $39.38 an hour or $6,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.38
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,190Median: $81,910Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $81,910 | $39.38 | |
| 75th | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| Albany, NY | $67,010 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $39.38 ($81,910 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $81,910 against $59,090 nationally, 39% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $71,670, so New York pays 14% more.
Where does New York rank for traffic technician pay?
4 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.