Traffic Engineer Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Traffic Engineer make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Traffic Engineer in Richmond, VA is $81,237. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,800 to $89,626, with most professionals earning between $67,029 and $97,264.

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Average Salary Range for Traffic Engineer in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Traffic Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Traffic Engineer in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Traffic Engineer ranges from $73,800 to $89,626 with the average base salary of $81,237. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,349 to $97,110 with the average total cash compensation of $85,436.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,237 $73,800 - $89,626
Bonus $4,199 $3,549 - $7,484
Total Pay $85,436 $77,349 - $97,110
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Traffic Engineer Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,545 - $91,745 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,545 - $91,745 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,813 - $87,213 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,813 - $87,213 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,378 - $86,684 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,419 - $86,734 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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JOB TITLE Principal Traffic Engineer LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $76,355 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,336
JOB TITLE Assistant Traffic Engineer LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $81,093 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,034
JOB TITLE Air Traffic Control Engineer LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $89,870 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,691
JOB TITLE Traffic Manager LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $93,504 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,858
JOB TITLE Traffic Director LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $117,155 MAXIMUM SALARY $151,358
JOB TITLE Traffic Reporter LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $65,622 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,562
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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