Traffic Technician Salary
Traffic Technicians earn a median $59,090 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$59,090
$28.41 per hour
Range
$39,090 – $85,130
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
7,860
across the U.S.
Traffic Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,659
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,138Monthly
$2,069Twice a month
$1,910Every 2 weeks
$23.87Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,911
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,664
- Medicare (1.45%)$857
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,659
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,090 | $18.79 | $33,589 |
| 25th percentile | $46,440 | $22.33 | $39,495 |
| Median (50th) | $59,090 | $28.41 | $49,659 |
| 75th percentile | $75,850 | $36.47 | $62,190 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,130 | $40.93 | $68,719 |
Best cities for traffic technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $81,910 | $62,628 | $55,638 | 750 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $81,910
Traffic Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $79,110 | $60,328 | $52,990 – $97,080 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $77,810 | $59,802 | $62,240 – $84,880 | 60 |
| Washington | $71,960 | $59,454 | $60,990 – $103,260 | 70 |
| New York | $71,670 | $55,977 | $46,000 – $105,720 | 950 |
| Indiana | $71,000 | $56,714 | $43,990 – $85,140 | 120 |
| Illinois | $70,970 | $55,389 | $37,010 – $96,150 | 40 |
| Iowa | $68,100 | $54,802 | $36,070 – $89,590 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | $52,883 | $49,300 – $78,580 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $64,240 | $51,795 | $48,020 – $87,660 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $63,780 | $50,458 | $44,730 – $116,500 | 90 |
| Virginia | $62,270 | $49,448 | $46,500 – $82,460 | 90 |
| Utah | $61,970 | $50,150 | $41,590 – $81,740 | 30 |
| Ohio | $61,460 | $50,655 | $34,670 – $77,520 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $61,380 | $49,586 | $35,580 – $77,780 | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $60,750 | $48,804 | $41,840 – $79,640 | 90 |
| Maryland | $60,650 | $48,395 | $48,500 – $92,900 | 140 |
| Arizona | $59,980 | $49,083 | $38,010 – $89,400 | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $58,940 | $47,726 | $51,400 – $76,100 | 40 |
| Idaho | $57,180 | $46,202 | $45,700 – $80,050 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $57,080 | $45,776 | $41,050 – $74,680 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $56,800 | $46,061 | $45,640 – $80,530 | 110 |
| Missouri | $56,720 | $46,026 | $45,940 – $76,210 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $53,400 | $43,415 | $43,560 – $56,560 | 70 |
| Nevada | $53,100 | $44,846 | $39,480 – $101,280 | 190 |
| Alabama | $52,060 | $41,672 | $35,290 – $65,740 | 130 |
| Florida | $51,220 | $43,335 | $36,670 – $77,700 | 710 |
| Connecticut | $50,400 | $41,333 | $37,680 – $79,950 | — |
| Wyoming | $50,120 | $42,451 | $37,980 – $65,200 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $49,550 | $40,274 | $37,820 – $73,910 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $49,280 | $40,625 | $39,610 – $58,610 | 80 |
| Texas | $48,770 | $41,367 | $37,930 – $69,710 | 650 |
| Georgia | $48,110 | $38,962 | $37,910 – $76,610 | 220 |
| Kansas | $47,100 | $38,196 | $37,870 – $64,170 | 160 |
| Tennessee | $44,970 | $38,313 | $43,480 – $62,140 | 460 |
| Louisiana | $42,710 | $35,602 | $35,720 – $55,320 | 130 |
| Michigan | $37,890 | $31,265 | $33,180 – $77,980 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traffic technician make?
The national median salary for traffic technicians is $59,090 a year ($28.41 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,090 and the top 10% earn over $85,130. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays traffic technicians the most?
California has the highest median pay at $79,110. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many traffic technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 7,860 people work as traffic technicians nationwide.