Traffic Technicians Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $53,320 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $64,210
Employed locally 30
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $41,620
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $55,320
    90th
    $64,210

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    California $80,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,030
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,890
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,940

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,270
    Light Truck Drivers $39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Birmingham, AL is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.37 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Birmingham, AL is 8.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,620.