Traffic Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $71,970 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.60
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $105,050
Employed locally 790
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $44,880
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $105,050

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,030

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $34.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 23.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,880.