Traffic Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $63,940 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $76,480
Employed locally 80
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $52,750
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $70,840
    90th
    $76,480

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,110

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,670
    Light Truck Drivers $45,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 9.3% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,750.