Traffic Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $53,880 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.91
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $74,230
Employed locally 180
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $53,880
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $74,230

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,020
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $31,070

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Dallas, TX is $25.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 7.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.