How much does a traffic technician make in Santa Maria?
$84,650a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $40.70 an hour or $7,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.70
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,780Median: $84,650Highest 10%: $92,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| 25th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| Median | $84,650 | $40.70 | |
| 75th | $84,650 | $40.70 | |
| 90th | $92,370 | $44.41 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,710 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,640 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,230 |
Related jobs in Santa Maria
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $40.70 ($84,650 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $84,650 against $59,090 nationally, 43% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $79,110, so Santa Maria pays 7% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for traffic technician pay?
3 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,370 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.