How much does a traffic technician make in Texas?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in Texas. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,930Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $69,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $69,710 | $33.51 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $57,130 |
| Houston, TX | $53,090 |
| Austin, TX | $51,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,620 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for traffic technicians.
| 28. Wyoming | $50,120 |
| 29. Arkansas | $49,550 |
| 30. New Mexico | $49,280 |
| 31. Texas | $48,770 |
| 32. Georgia | $48,110 |
| 33. Kansas | $47,100 |
| 34. Tennessee | $44,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,770 against $59,090 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for traffic technician pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 36 states.
Which city in Texas pays traffic technicians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $57,130 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.