How much does a traffic technician make in Phoenix?
$65,190a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $31.34 an hour or $5,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.34
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $65,190Highest 10%: $98,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| Median | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 75th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| 90th | $98,590 | $47.40 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $228,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,800 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,810 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $72,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,990 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,770 |
| Bus Driver | $57,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $31.34 ($65,190 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $65,190 against $59,090 nationally, 10% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $59,980, so Phoenix pays 9% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for traffic technician pay?
13 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,590 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.