Traffic Technician Salary in 2026
How Much Do Traffic Technicians Make?
Traffic Technicians earn a median annual salary of $58,480 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $38,060 at the 10th percentile to $85,810 at the 90th percentile — a range of $47,750. The highest-paying state is California at $80,570.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,060 |
| 25th percentile | $46,690 |
| Median (50th) | $58,480 |
| 75th percentile | $74,480 |
| 90th percentile | $85,810 |
Traffic Technician Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Californiatop | $80,570 |
| Washington | $79,150 |
| Minnesota | $71,020 |
| New York | $69,930 |
| Iowa | $69,830 |
| Maryland | $66,920 |
| Oregon | $62,910 |
| Virginia | $62,360 |
| Massachusetts | $61,810 |
| Idaho | $60,940 |
| Arizona | $59,870 |
| Wisconsin | $59,870 |
| Ohio | $59,810 |
| New Jersey | $59,750 |
| Oklahoma | $59,120 |
| Nebraska | $58,880 |
| Indiana | $58,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,800 |
| South Carolina | $55,330 |
| Missouri | $55,120 |
| Tennessee | $54,910 |
| Georgia | $52,720 |
| Florida | $52,230 |
| Wyoming | $52,030 |
| Nevada | $51,410 |
| Alabama | $50,660 |
| West Virginia | $50,500 |
| Connecticut | $49,050 |
| North Carolina | $48,830 |
| New Mexico | $48,020 |
| Texas | $47,890 |
| Arkansas | $46,590 |
| Kansas | $41,590 |
| Michigan | $37,220 |
| Louisiana | $36,060 |
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Traffic Technician Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$38,060 – $46,690 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$58,480 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$74,480 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $85,810+ |
How to Earn More as a Traffic Technician
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Traffic Technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA earn $83,570 — $25,090 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($74,480) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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Traffic Technician Salary vs Similar Careers
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Traffic Technicianthis career | $58,480 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager | $102,010 |
| Logistics Engineer | $80,880 |
| Geodetic Surveyor | $72,740 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,590 |
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SOC: 53-6041.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.