Traffic Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for traffic technicians in the U.S. is $59,090 ($28.41 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,090
- Mean annual wage
- $62,050
- Median hourly wage
- $28.41
- Employment
- 7,860
7,860 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,090 | $18.79 |
| 25th percentile | $46,440 | $22.33 |
| Median (50th) | $59,090 | $28.41 |
| 75th percentile | $75,850 | $36.47 |
| 90th percentile | $85,130 | $40.93 |
Highest-paying states for traffic technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79,110 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $77,810 | 60 |
| Washington | $71,960 | 70 |
| New York | $71,670 | 950 |
| Indiana | $71,000 | 120 |
| Illinois | $70,970 | 40 |
| Iowa | $68,100 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $64,240 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $63,780 | 90 |
Lowest-paying states
- Michigan: $37,890 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $42,710 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $44,970 median annual wage
- Kansas: $47,100 median annual wage
- Georgia: $48,110 median annual wage
About this occupation
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
Typical tasks
- Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.
- Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
- Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.
- Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
- Time stoplights or other delays, using stopwatches.
- Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 5.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.6% |
| Master's degree | 8.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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