Traffic Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,070 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $63,170
Employed locally 130
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $57,500
    90th
    $63,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,880
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,180
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,020
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $31,070

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Houston, TX is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.66 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 17.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.