Traffic Technicians Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $59,930 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $77,040
Employed locally 40
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $44,210
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $59,930
    90th
    $77,040

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,060

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Charleston, WV is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Charleston, WV is 2.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,210.