Traffic Technician

Code: 53-6041.00

Also known as: Field Traffic Investigator, Traffic Analyst, Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Investigator, Traffic Signal Technician (TST), Traffic Survey Technician, Traffic Technician, Transportation Planning Technician, Transportation Technician

Description: 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

Typical wages


10% $32,150
25% $37,550
Median $47,800
75% $65,010
90% $83,150
10% $15.46
25% $18.05
Median $22.98
75% $31.25
90% $39.97

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
7,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
8,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 800