Traffic Technician Salary
Traffic Technicians earn a median $59,090 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
What traffic technicians do
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 education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 900
Employment of traffic technicians is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Traffic Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- 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 |
Traffic Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $79,110 | −1.8% | $60,328 | $52,990 – $97,080 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $77,810 | +9.6% | $59,802 | $62,240 – $84,880 | 60 |
| Washington | $71,960 | −9.1% | $59,454 | $60,990 – $103,260 | 70 |
| New York | $71,670 | +2.5% | $55,977 | $46,000 – $105,720 | 950 |
| Indiana | $71,000 | +20.7% | $56,714 | $43,990 – $85,140 | 120 |
| Illinois | $70,970 | — | $55,389 | $37,010 – $96,150 | 40 |
| Iowa | $68,100 | −2.5% | $54,802 | $36,070 – $89,590 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | +11.6% | $52,883 | $49,300 – $78,580 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $64,240 | +7.5% | $51,795 | $48,020 – $87,660 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $63,780 | +3.2% | $50,458 | $44,730 – $116,500 | 90 |
| Virginia | $62,270 | −0.1% | $49,448 | $46,500 – $82,460 | 90 |
| Utah | $61,970 | — | $50,150 | $41,590 – $81,740 | 30 |
| Ohio | $61,460 | +2.8% | $50,655 | $34,670 – $77,520 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $61,380 | +4.2% | $49,586 | $35,580 – $77,780 | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $60,750 | +2.8% | $48,804 | $41,840 – $79,640 | 90 |
| Maryland | $60,650 | −9.4% | $48,395 | $48,500 – $92,900 | 140 |
| Arizona | $59,980 | +0.2% | $49,083 | $38,010 – $89,400 | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $58,940 | −1.6% | $47,726 | $51,400 – $76,100 | 40 |
| Idaho | $57,180 | −6.2% | $46,202 | $45,700 – $80,050 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $57,080 | +3.2% | $45,776 | $41,050 – $74,680 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $56,800 | +16.3% | $46,061 | $45,640 – $80,530 | 110 |
| Missouri | $56,720 | +2.9% | $46,026 | $45,940 – $76,210 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $53,400 | +5.7% | $43,415 | $43,560 – $56,560 | 70 |
| Nevada | $53,100 | +3.3% | $44,846 | $39,480 – $101,280 | 190 |
| Alabama | $52,060 | +2.8% | $41,672 | $35,290 – $65,740 | 130 |
| Florida | $51,220 | −1.9% | $43,335 | $36,670 – $77,700 | 710 |
| Connecticut | $50,400 | +2.8% | $41,333 | $37,680 – $79,950 | — |
| Wyoming | $50,120 | −3.7% | $42,451 | $37,980 – $65,200 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $49,550 | +6.4% | $40,274 | $37,820 – $73,910 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $49,280 | +2.6% | $40,625 | $39,610 – $58,610 | 80 |
| Texas | $48,770 | +1.8% | $41,367 | $37,930 – $69,710 | 650 |
| Georgia | $48,110 | −8.7% | $38,962 | $37,910 – $76,610 | 220 |
| Kansas | $47,100 | +13.2% | $38,196 | $37,870 – $64,170 | 160 |
| Tennessee | $44,970 | −18.1% | $38,313 | $43,480 – $62,140 | 460 |
| Louisiana | $42,710 | +18.4% | $35,602 | $35,720 – $55,320 | 130 |
| Michigan | $37,890 | +1.8% | $31,265 | $33,180 – $77,980 | 100 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $57,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $45,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $40,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Parking Attendant | $35,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $58,870 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
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.
How many traffic technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 7,860 people work as traffic technicians nationwide.