Traffic Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $78,180 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $31,430
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 30
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,430
    25th
    $65,290
    50th (median)
    $78,180
    75th
    $84,880
    90th
    $84,880

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 20% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,170
    Light Truck Drivers$47,900
    Driver/Sales Workers$31,620
    Bus Drivers, School$50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.81 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 33.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,430 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,290.