Traffic Technicians Salary in Washington

Traffic Technicianss in Washington have a median annual salary of $71,960, which works out to about $34.59 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $64,110 to $95,030, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Traffic Technicians pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$71,960

Median hourly wage

$34.59/hr

Average annual salary

$77,040

Average hourly wage

$37.04/hr

25th percentile

$64,110

75th percentile

$95,030

10th percentile

$60,990

90th percentile

$103,260

People employed

70

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid traffic technicians roles in Washington.

10th percentile
$60,990
25th percentile
$64,110
Median percentile
$71,960
75th percentile
$95,030
90th percentile
$103,260

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for traffic technicians roles in Washington is about 21.8% above the U.S. median of $59,090 for the same occupation.

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How much does a traffic technicians make in Washington?

Half of traffic technicians roles in Washington report earning more than $71,960 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $77,040 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $64,110 and a quarter are above $95,030, so most traffic technicians pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect traffic technicians pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.