Career Profile Traffic Technicians Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $41,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Traffic Technicians conduct field studies to gather data about factors influencing traffic conditions under direction of a traffic engineer. General Information Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Traffic Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 3 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 3 openings per year are projected for Traffic Technicians. +13.8% Employment Change Employment for Traffic Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.8% between 2023 and 2028. $20.04 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.04/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.68, while experienced workers are paid $23.37. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 18 Traffic Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 21. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Traffic Technicians are Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Traffic Technicians include Public Safety and Security, Transportation, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Traffic Technicians is HS diploma or less. 27% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
