Traffic Technicians Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $54,950 -6% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 110
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $54,950
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $73,840

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,940
    St. Louis, MO-IL $55,100
    Springfield, MO $54,510

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,370
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,590
    Light Truck Drivers $44,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Kansas City, MO-KS is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 6% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.