Traffic Technicians


What Traffic technicians Do

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.


Traffic technician Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 7,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,610

Job Outlook for Traffic technicians

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 600
  • Growth rate: 8 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Traffic technician

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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