Traffic Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,810 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $88,740
Employed locally 200
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $44,730
    50th (median)
    $59,810
    75th
    $73,750
    90th
    $88,740

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,950
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,130
    Michigan $37,220

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,730.