Traffic Technicians Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $52,060 -11% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $58,990
Employed locally 30
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $52,060
    75th
    $57,550
    90th
    $58,990

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 25% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,030
    Wisconsin $59,870
    Columbia, SC $57,080

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,300
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Greenville, SC is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Greenville, SC is 11% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.