How much does a traffic technician make in Tampa?
$62,300a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $29.95 an hour or $5,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,050Median: $62,300Highest 10%: $78,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 75th | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 90th | $78,760 | $37.87 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| Orlando, FL | $52,430 |
| Miami, FL | $51,000 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $150,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $100,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,420 |
| Captain | $77,180 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $75,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,640 |
| Flight Attendant | $60,840 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $52,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $29.95 ($62,300 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $62,300 against $59,090 nationally, 5% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $51,220, so Tampa pays 22% more.
Where does Tampa rank for traffic technician pay?
16 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,760 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.