Traffic Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $44,090 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $44,080
90th percentile $60,990
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,080
    25th
    $44,080
    50th (median)
    $44,090
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $60,990

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,820
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,780

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,910
    Light Truck Drivers $40,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,990
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 24.6% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,080 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,080.