Traffic Technicians Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,960 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $27,890
90th percentile $50,860
Employed locally 40
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,890
    25th
    $32,750
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $45,830
    90th
    $50,860

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Kansas is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Kansas is 35.1% 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?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,890 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,750.