Traffic Management Center Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Traffic Management Center Operator make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traffic Management Center Operator in the United States is $54,602 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Traffic Management Center Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,736
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,722 to $60,953
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,279
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $49,722 10% $45,279 90% $66,736 75% $60,953 $54,602 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Traffic Management Center Operator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,953 $5,079 $1,172 $29
Average $54,602 $4,550 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $49,722 $4,144 $956 $24
Check out Traffic Management Center Operator Job Openings in the United States
Registered Nurse

Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center - MANKATO, MN

Registered Nurse

Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center - MANKATO, MN

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction - AUBURN, MA

Occupational Therapist

First Care Health Center - PARK RIVER, ND

Search More Traffic Management Center Operator Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Traffic Management Center Operator Salaries

A Traffic Management Center Operator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Traffic Management Center Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Traffic Management Center Operator'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,842
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,941
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,800
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,472
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,917
Levels Salary
Traffic C... Level Traffic Management Center Operator$49,842
Traffic M... Level Traffic Management Center Operator$54,941
Traffic C... Level Traffic Management Center Operator$68,800
Traffic S... Level Traffic Management Center Operator$83,472
Traffic M... Level Traffic Management Center Operator$107,917
$49,842 0 yr
$54,941 < 2 yrs
$68,800 2-4 yrs
$83,472 5-8 yrs
$107,917 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Traffic Management Center Operator 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 Management Center Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,455.
  • California: $60,226.
  • Massachusetts: $59,423.

Top Paying Cities for Traffic Management Center Operators

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: $68,869
  • San Francisco: $68,115
  • Oakland: $66,680

What Skills Can Increase a Traffic Management Center Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 5.8% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Warehouse Operations (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): In its simplest form, “warehousing” is the storage of goods until they are needed. The goal of warehouse operations is to satisfy customers' needs and requirements while utilizing space, equipment, and labor effectively.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 5.8%
Warehouse Operations 1.99%
Data Entry 0.85%
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 Management Center Operator's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $65,522
20%
Prioritization
 $63,338
16%
Advertising
 $61,700
13%
Analysis
 $61,154
12%
Purchasing
 $59,516
9%
Analytical Skills
 $58,970
8%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Traffic Management Center Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Traffic Management Center Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Traffic Management Center Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,502 and $53,298).

Traffic Management Center Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Traffic Management Center Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 21.9%
Bachelors 21.9%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
view as graph

Traffic Management Center Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traffic Management Center Operator'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$49,722
Average $54,602/year
$60,953
$4,144
Average $4,550/month
$5,079
$956
Average $1,050/week
$1,172
$24
Average $26/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,953 $5,079 $1,172 $29
Average $54,602 $4,550 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $49,722 $4,144 $956 $24

Salaries of jobs related to Traffic Management Center Operator

Salary Trends for Traffic Management Center Operator

Salaries for a Traffic Management Center Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,765 in 2023 to around $45,025 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traffic Management Center Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Traffic Management Center Operator Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$45,765
2024
$45,286
2025
$45,025
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $45,765
2024 $45,286
2025 $45,025
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Traffic Management Center Operator

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Traffic Management Center Operator

Here are companies hiring for Traffic Management Center Operator and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Traffic Management Center Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Traffic Management Center Operator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst