Traffic Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,250 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $57,550
Employed locally 40
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $38,890
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $55,060
    90th
    $57,550

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $37,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,140

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,650
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.98 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 19.2% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,890.