Traffic Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $54,510 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.21
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 40
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $54,510
    75th
    $63,320
    90th
    $73,840

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $95,310
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $63,940
    St. Louis, MO-IL $55,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $54,950

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,430
    Light Truck Drivers$40,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,840
    Driver/Sales Workers$30,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Springfield, MO is $26.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 6.8% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.