Traffic Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $60,820 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $65,030
Employed locally 70
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $51,980
    50th (median)
    $60,820
    75th
    $62,140
    90th
    $65,030

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $44,780
    Knoxville, TN $44,090

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Light Truck Drivers $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Nashville, TN is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,980.