Traffic Technicians Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $37,220 -36.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $32,590
90th percentile $44,900
Employed locally 60
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,590
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $37,220
    90th
    $44,900

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,180
    Minnesota $71,020
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,110
    Missouri $55,120
    Birmingham, AL $53,320

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,830
    Light Truck Drivers$41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Detroit, MI is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Detroit, MI is 36.4% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,590 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.