Traffic Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for traffic technicians is $23.45 an hour ($48,770 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,090). Texas ranks 31st of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for traffic technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.24 | $37,930 |
| 25% of workers | $20.23 | $42,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.45 | $48,770 |
| 75% of workers | $28.59 | $59,480 |
| 90% of workers | $33.51 | $69,710 |
Traffic Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $57,130 | 170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $53,090 | 100 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $51,510 | 100 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $45,620 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $35,450 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for traffic technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $96,860 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $64,810 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,680 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $45,540 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,980 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,390 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $79,000 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,440 |
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