Traffic Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $64,030 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $95,940
Employed locally 160
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $59,290
    50th (median)
    $64,030
    75th
    $76,420
    90th
    $95,940

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 24% 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 Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,220
    Light Truck Drivers$49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.40 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 9.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,290.