Traffic Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $82,990 +41.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.90
10th percentile $57,630
90th percentile $82,990
Employed locally 90
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,630
    25th
    $57,630
    50th (median)
    $82,990
    75th
    $82,990
    90th
    $82,990

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 14% 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
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,570
    California $80,570
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,020
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,540

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $39.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 41.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,630 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,630.