Traffic Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $78,020 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $95,980
Employed locally 340
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $58,140
    50th (median)
    $78,020
    75th
    $83,770
    90th
    $95,980

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 17% 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 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,540

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 33.4% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,140.