Traffic Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $65,680 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.58
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $82,670
Employed locally 290
National median $58,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $65,680
    75th
    $75,620
    90th
    $82,670

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Traffic Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Traffic Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,890
    Florida $52,230
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,580
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $40,740
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $36,140

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,760
    Light Truck Drivers$39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,840
    Driver/Sales Workers$27,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Traffic Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Traffic Technicians in Tampa, FL is $31.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Traffic Technicians salaries?

    The median Traffic Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 12.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Traffic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.