Traffic Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $44,250 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $62,270
Employed locally 30
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $44,250
    75th
    $54,050
    90th
    $62,270

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,540
    Maryland $66,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,890

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 24.3% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.