How much does a traffic technician make in Washington?
$70,100a year
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $33.70 an hour or $5,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.70
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,030Median: $70,100Highest 10%: $81,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,030 | $26.46 | |
| 25th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| 75th | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $81,140 | $39.01 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for traffic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $33.70 ($70,100 a year).
Do traffic technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $70,100 against $59,090 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for traffic technician pay?
9 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a traffic technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,140 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.