Traffic Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $95,310 +63% vs national
Median hourly $45.82
10th percentile $55,910
90th percentile $107,030
Employed locally 100
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,910
    25th
    $66,220
    50th (median)
    $95,310
    75th
    $101,950
    90th
    $107,030

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,570
    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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,570
    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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $45.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 63% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $55,910 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,220.