Traffic Technicians
Is traffic technicians a good career?
It scores 16/100 and ranks #473 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- No notable tradeoffs stand out in the wage and projection data.
What traffic technicians earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. traffic technicians earn between $46,440 and $75,850 a year.
Best-paying states
Best-paying metros
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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How much do traffic technicians make?
The national median wage is $59,090 a year, with the middle half earning between $46,440 and $75,850 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is traffic technicians a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 16 of 100 and ranks #473 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +3.7% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a traffic technician?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do traffic technicians earn the most?
Among states, California pays the highest median ($79,110). Local pay for every state and metro is below.