Traffic Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $66,030 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.75
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $81,690
Employed locally 110
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $54,180
    50th (median)
    $66,030
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $81,690

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Traffic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,310
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,570
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,990
    California $80,570
    Washington $79,150

    Nearby metros — Traffic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,860
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,940
    Light Truck Drivers $42,590
    Bus Drivers, School $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Albany, NY is $31.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 12.9% above the national median of $58,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Traffic Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,180.