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Traffic Technicians

Median Salary
52,240
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,400

10%

$52,240

Median

$76,740

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    42%

  • Some college

    23%

  • Associate's degree

    12%

  • Bachelor's degree

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

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

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Transportation
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.