Traffic Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,540 +32.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.28
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $81,390
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $56,410
    50th (median)
    $77,540
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $81,390

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 115% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 15% above 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
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,020

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $37.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 32.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,410.