SOC 53-6041 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Traffic Technicians is $58,490 per year ($28.12/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,696 and $74,485 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $85,800 per year. There are approximately 7,580 traffic technicians employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.30 | $38,064 |
| P25 | $22.45 | $46,696 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.12 | $58,490 |
| P75 | $35.81 | $74,485 |
| P90 | $41.25 | $85,800 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Traffic Technicians is $58,490 per year ($28.12/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,696 and $74,485 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Traffic Technicians is $85,800 per year ($41.25/hr). The 75th percentile is $74,485 per year.
Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,064 per year ($18.30/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,696 per year.
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