How much does a traffic technician make in South Carolina?
$57,080a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in South Carolina. That is $27.44 an hour or $4,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,050Median: $57,080Highest 10%: $74,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| 25th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 75th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $74,680 | $35.90 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $57,080 |
| Greenville, SC | $53,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 17. Arizona | $59,980 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $58,940 |
| 19. Idaho | $57,180 |
| 20. South Carolina | $57,080 |
| 21. North Carolina | $56,800 |
| 22. Missouri | $56,720 |
| 23. West Virginia | $53,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $27.44 ($57,080 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $57,080 against $59,090 nationally, 3% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for traffic technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 20 of 36 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays traffic technicians the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $57,080 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.