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Traffic Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Traffic Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,110
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.8% vs 2024
$75,890
Mean Salary
$79,110
Median Salary
$38.03
Hourly Rate
1,250 people work as Traffic Technicians in California
Traffic Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Traffic Technicians in California earn a median salary of $79,110 per year ($6,592/month).
This is 35.7% above the national average of $58,281.
California ranks #1 out of 36 states for Traffic Technicians pay.
Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Traffic Technicians
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Speaking
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Complex Problem Solving
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.91
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Transportation
3.9
English Language
3.62
Engineering and Technology
3.5
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salaries for Traffic Technicians in California range from $52,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,120 and $85,240.
Median $79,110
P10: $52,990P25: $59,120P75: $85,240P90: $97,080
10th
$52,990
25th
$59,120
Median
$79,110
75th
$85,240
90th
$97,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$52,990
$25.48
$4,415
25th Percentile
$59,120
$28.42
$4,926
Median (50th)
$79,110
$38.03
$6,592
75th Percentile
$85,240
$40.98
$7,103
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,080
$46.67
$8,090
Note: The mean (average) salary of $75,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Traffic Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Traffic Technicians in California is $79,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $75,890.
What is the salary range for a Traffic Technicians in California?
Salaries for Traffic Technicians in California range from $52,990 at the 10th percentile to $97,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,120 and $85,240.
What is the starting salary for a Traffic Technicians in California?
Entry-level Traffic Technicians positions in California typically start around $52,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Traffic Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,250 people are employed as Traffic Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Traffic Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Traffic Technicians in California is approximately $38.03 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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