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Traffic Technicians

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies.

Related Careers

Air Traffic Controllers Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists Air Transportation Workers Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers Aircraft Service Attendants

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$80,570
Washington	$79,150
Minnesota	$71,020
New York	$69,930
Iowa	$69,830
Maryland	$66,920
Oregon	$62,910
Virginia	$62,360
Massachusetts	$61,810
Idaho	$60,940
Arizona	$59,870
Wisconsin	$59,870
Ohio	$59,810
New Jersey	$59,750
Oklahoma	$59,120

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Median Annual Salary

$58,480

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.7%

Avg. annual openings

0.8k

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