What are the main factors that influence a Traffic Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Traffic Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Traffic Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Traffic Technician's salary?

A Traffic Technician's salary grows with experience: a Transportation Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $68,462, a Traffic Technician (2-4 years)earns $87,211, a Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,806, a Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $122,992,

What are the highest paying states for a Traffic Technician?

Traffic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Traffic Technician roles are District of Columbia $94,798, California $94,438, Massachusetts $93,179. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Traffic Technician roles make?

Salaries for Traffic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Traffic Director: $129,719; Traffic Manager: $107,453; Air Traffic Control Radar Technician: $100,146; Traffic Engineer: $86,703; Traffic Reporter: $79,583.

Traffic Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Traffic Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traffic Technician in Delaware is $86,707 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,979
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,443 to $95,748
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,830

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Traffic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,748	$7,979	$1,841	$46
Average	$86,707	$7,226	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$79,443	$6,620	$1,528	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Traffic Technician Salaries

A Traffic Technician'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 Do Traffic Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,798.
California: $94,438.
Massachusetts: $93,179.

District of Columbia $94,798 California $94,438 Massachusetts $93,179 Washington $92,837 New Jersey $92,803 Alaska $92,683 Connecticut $91,501 New York $91,022

Hawaii $89,489 Rhode Island $88,770 Maryland $88,282 Minnesota $87,614 Colorado $87,357 Illinois $87,272 Oregon $86,946 Delaware $86,707

New Hampshire $86,556 Virginia $86,219 Pennsylvania $85,234 Nevada $84,737 North Dakota $84,575 Michigan $84,318 Wisconsin $84,224 Vermont $84,035

Texas $83,513 Maine $83,479 Arizona $83,427 Ohio $83,367 Georgia $82,580 Indiana $82,186 Wyoming $82,109 Utah $81,989

Iowa $81,938 Kansas $81,527 Louisiana $81,407 North Carolina $81,364 Missouri $81,347 Florida $81,013 Montana $80,833 Nebraska $80,662

Kentucky $80,568 South Carolina $80,225 Tennessee $80,011 Idaho $79,926 New Mexico $79,301 Oklahoma $79,164 Alabama $78,658 South Dakota $77,811

Arkansas $77,348 West Virginia $77,100 Mississippi $76,355

Top Paying Cities for Traffic Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $86,316
Little Creek: $86,948
Magnolia: $86,823

Lincoln, DE $86,316 Little Creek, DE $86,948 Magnolia, DE $86,823 Milford, DE $86,535 Marydel, DE $86,677 Millsboro, DE $85,954 Millville, DE $86,087 Milton, DE $86,236

Nassau, DE $86,298 Ocean View, DE $86,072 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,237 Seaford, DE $86,286 Selbyville, DE $85,929 Smyrna, DE $87,008 Viola, DE $86,607 Woodside, DE $86,840

Bear, DE $86,640 Newark, DE $86,607 Claymont, DE $86,784 Delaware City, DE $86,694 Hockessin, DE $86,600 Kirkwood, DE $86,677 Middletown, DE $86,711 Montchanin, DE $86,619

New Castle, DE $86,632 Odessa, DE $86,754 Port Penn, DE $86,812 Rockland, DE $86,628 Saint Georges, DE $86,683 Townsend, DE $86,817 Winterthur, DE $86,638 Lewes, DE $86,269

Wilmington, DE $86,604 Dover, DE $86,948 Dover Afb, DE $86,490 Bethany Beach, DE $85,981 Bethel, DE $86,070 Bridgeville, DE $86,273 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,703 Cheswold, DE $86,920

Clayton, DE $86,922 Dagsboro, DE $85,921 Delmar, DE $85,784 Ellendale, DE $86,044 Felton, DE $86,528 Fenwick Island, DE $85,940 Frankford, DE $85,790 Frederica, DE $86,614

Georgetown, DE $85,889 Greenwood, DE $86,287 Harbeson, DE $85,981 Harrington, DE $86,419 Hartly, DE $86,688 Houston, DE $86,296 Kenton, DE $86,927 Laurel, DE $85,838

Yorklyn, DE $86,625

Traffic Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Traffic Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Traffic Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Traffic Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Traffic Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$112,719	$54.0	30%
Biotechnology	$104,048	$50.0	20%
Financial Services	$104,048	$50.0	20%
Software & Networking	$104,048	$50.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$99,713	$48.0	15%

Traffic Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traffic Technician'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.

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$79,443

Average $86,707/year

$95,748

$6,620

Average $7,226/month

$7,979

$1,528

Average $1,667/week

$1,841

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,748	$7,979	$1,841	$46
Average	$86,707	$7,226	$1,667	$42
25th Percentile	$79,443	$6,620	$1,528	$38

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