Traffic Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for traffic technicians is $59,090 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,890 in Michigan to $79,110 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,090
- 25th percentile
- $46,440
- Median
- $59,090
- 75th percentile
- $75,850
- Top 10%
- $85,130
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,860 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $79,110 | +34% | $52,990 | $97,080 | 1,250 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $77,810 | +32% | $62,240 | $84,880 | 60 |
| 3 | Washington | $71,960 | +22% | $60,990 | $103,260 | 70 |
| 4 | New York | $71,670 | +21% | $46,000 | $105,720 | 950 |
| 5 | Indiana | $71,000 | +20% | $43,990 | $85,140 | 120 |
| 6 | Illinois | $70,970 | +20% | $37,010 | $96,150 | 40 |
| 7 | Iowa | $68,100 | +15% | $36,070 | $89,590 | 30 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $65,610 | +11% | $49,300 | $78,580 | 60 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $64,240 | +9% | $48,020 | $87,660 | 110 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $63,780 | +8% | $44,730 | $116,500 | 90 |
| 11 | Virginia | $62,270 | +5% | $46,500 | $82,460 | 90 |
| 12 | Utah | $61,970 | +5% | $41,590 | $81,740 | 30 |
| 13 | Ohio | $61,460 | +4% | $34,670 | $77,520 | 210 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $61,380 | +4% | $35,580 | $77,780 | 40 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $60,750 | +3% | $41,840 | $79,640 | 90 |
| 16 | Maryland | $60,650 | +3% | $48,500 | $92,900 | 140 |
| 17 | Arizona | $59,980 | +2% | $38,010 | $89,400 | 310 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $58,940 | 0% | $51,400 | $76,100 | 40 |
| 19 | Idaho | $57,180 | −3% | $45,700 | $80,050 | 70 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $57,080 | −3% | $41,050 | $74,680 | 150 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $56,800 | −4% | $45,640 | $80,530 | 110 |
| 22 | Missouri | $56,720 | −4% | $45,940 | $76,210 | 220 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $53,400 | −10% | $43,560 | $56,560 | 70 |
| 24 | Nevada | $53,100 | −10% | $39,480 | $101,280 | 190 |
| 25 | Alabama | $52,060 | −12% | $35,290 | $65,740 | 130 |
| 26 | Florida | $51,220 | −13% | $36,670 | $77,700 | 710 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $50,400 | −15% | $37,680 | $79,950 | Not published |
| 28 | Wyoming | $50,120 | −15% | $37,980 | $65,200 | 30 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $49,550 | −16% | $37,820 | $73,910 | 50 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $49,280 | −17% | $39,610 | $58,610 | 80 |
| 31 | Texas | $48,770 | −17% | $37,930 | $69,710 | 650 |
| 32 | Georgia | $48,110 | −19% | $37,910 | $76,610 | 220 |
| 33 | Kansas | $47,100 | −20% | $37,870 | $64,170 | 160 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $44,970 | −24% | $43,480 | $62,140 | 460 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $42,710 | −28% | $35,720 | $55,320 | 130 |
| 36 | Michigan | $37,890 | −36% | $33,180 | $77,980 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Traffic Technicians salary questions
Which state pays traffic technicians the most?
California, with a median of $79,110 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $59,090). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays traffic technicians the least?
Michigan, with a median of $37,890 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most traffic technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,250, with a median of $79,110.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.