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SOC 53-6041·Transportation & Material MovingOpportunity job
Traffic Technicians
Median wage
$71,628
10-yr outlook
+19.8%by 2032
Openings / year
204
Workers in NY
970
How pay grows with experience
Traffic Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,152 |
| Median (typical) | $71,628 |
| Experienced | $86,228 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Traffic Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $82,006 |
| Capital Region | $67,636 |
| Central New York | $66,355 |
| Hudson Valley | $66,254 |
| Southern Tier | $66,254 |
| Western New York | $66,254 |
| North Country | $56,509 |
| Long Island | $45,454 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Traffic Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$79,948 median (+$8,320) · +11.8% by 2032
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$84,428 median (+$12,800) · +17.8% by 2032
- Transportation Inspectors$93,366 median (+$21,738) · +18.5% by 2032
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$106,027 median (+$34,399) · +4.1% by 2032
- Locomotive Engineers$109,898 median (+$38,270) · +1.3% by 2032
- Crane and Tower Operators$112,676 median (+$41,048) · +2.7% by 2032
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