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Overview for Traffic Technicians

SOC Code: 53-6041
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  • Career Cluster

    Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

  • Career Pathway

    • Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation

Occupation 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.

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Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$60,400 - Annual Median Wage$75K
  • 10th Percentile $55910
  • 25th Percentile $57860
  • Median $60400
  • 75th Percentile $73100
  • 90th Percentile $78070

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

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Traffic Technicians
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100%
Average Wage
$64,350/year
$30.94/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
5
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Construction and Building Inspectors
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71%
Average Wage
$66,480/year
$31.96/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
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61
Occupation
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
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70%
Average Wage
$54,600/year
$26.25/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
34
Occupation
Transportation Inspectors
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68%
Average Wage
$99,440/year
$47.81/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
27
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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
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68%
Average Wage
$61,590/year
$29.61/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
6

Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

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  • Job Growth .25%
  • Job Openings 5

5 Most Recent Job Openings

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Common Job Titles

  • Engineering Technician
  • Sign Technician
  • Traffic Control Specialist
  • Traffic Control Technician
  • Traffic Technician

Typical Tasks

  • Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
  • Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
  • Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
  • Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
  • Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
  • Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.
  • Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
  • Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
  • Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.