Traffic Technicians Salary in Illinois
Traffic Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $70,970 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($59,090)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010; the top 10% earn over $96,150. Nationally the range is $39,090 to $85,130.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Geodetic Surveyors$75,980 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,470 median in Illinois
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,930 median in Illinois
Traffic Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do traffic technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $70,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010 and the top 10% earn over $96,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for traffic technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 36 (+20% vs. the national median of $59,090). Living costs are not included.