Traffic Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Traffic Technicians in California earn a median salary of $82,081 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +40.4% vs the national median of $58,480. An estimated 850 traffic technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $59,280 to $97,860 depending on location.
$82,081
Avg median salary in California
$97,860
Highest paying metro
$59,280
Lowest paying metro
850
Employed in California
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inTraffic Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $97,860 | $68,040 | $97,990 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,310 | $66,220 | $101,950 | 100 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,570 | $58,030 | $83,570 | 230 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $82,990 | $57,630 | $82,990 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,020 | $58,140 | $83,770 | 340 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,540 | $56,410 | $77,540 | — |
| Riverside, CA | $59,280 | $44,540 | $80,570 | 90 |