Traffic Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $83,570 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.18
10th percentile $58,030
90th percentile $85,210
Employed locally 230
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,030
    25th
    $58,030
    50th (median)
    $83,570
    75th
    $83,570
    90th
    $85,210

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 18% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,990
    California $80,570
    Washington $79,150
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,180

    Nearby metros — Traffic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,990
    California $80,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,020
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,540

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in San Diego, CA is $40.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 42.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $58,030 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,030.