Traffic Operations Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Traffic Operations Director make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traffic Operations Director in the United States is $129,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Traffic Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,369
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,190 to $147,890
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,629
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Traffic Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $147,890 $12,324 $2,844 $71
Average $129,790 $10,816 $2,496 $62
25th Percentile $118,190 $9,849 $2,273 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Traffic Operations Director Salaries

A Traffic Operations Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Traffic Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Traffic Operations Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Traffic Logistics Supervisor (3-5 years): $83,090
  • Transportation Traffic Manager (5+ years): $107,423
  • Traffic Operations Director (5+ years): $129,701
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Traffic Logistics Supervisor3-5 years$83,090
Transportation Traffic Manager5+ years$107,423
Traffic Operations Director5+ years$129,701
$83,090 Traffic L...
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How Do Traffic Operations Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Traffic Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $143,690.
  • California: $143,090.
  • Massachusetts: $141,190.

Top Paying Cities for Traffic Operations Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $163,590
  • San Francisco: $161,890
  • Oakland: $158,390

What Skills Can Increase a Traffic Operations Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.76% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 5.04% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.76%
Billing 5.04%
Customer Satisfaction 1.68%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Traffic Operations Director's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Sales Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
$163,535
26%
Microsoft Office
$149,259
15%
Sales Management
$149,259
15%
Coordination
$145,365
12%
Planning
$145,365
12%
Scheduling
$142,769
10%
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Traffic Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traffic Operations Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Traffic Operations Director

Salaries for a Traffic Operations Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $124,732 in 2023 to around $122,370 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traffic Operations Director salary trends, .

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