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Job outlook for traffic analysts in the United States
Are traffic analyst jobs in demand?
Traffic analyst job and salary trends over time
Traffic analyst jobs over time
Traffic analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 744 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 712 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 716 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 698 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 669 | 0.00% |
Average traffic analyst salary over time
Traffic analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,962 | $30.27 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $62,540 | $30.07 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $61,342 | $29.49 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $60,156 | $28.92 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $59,471 | $28.59 | +2.8% |
Traffic analyst jobs by state
Most common states for traffic analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 106 | 15% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 374 | 4% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 31 | 4% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 185 | 3% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 181 | 3% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 177 | 3% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 26 | 3% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 658 | 2% |
| 9 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 334 | 2% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 316 | 2% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 157 | 2% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 96 | 2% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 55 | 2% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 49 | 2% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 29 | 2% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 26 | 2% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 17 | 2% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 16 | 2% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 12 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 12 | 2% |
Most common cities for traffic analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $71,443 |
Traffic Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of traffic analyst experts
Western Kentucky University
University of California, Irvine
Warren Beeler
Western Kentucky University
Food Science And Technology
What will help Traffic Analysts increase their earning potential?
Warren Beeler: Be a good example, team members are measured by their effort, passion, knowledge and positive attitude. The example you set by doing things you don't have to is why projects are successful. That example gets notice. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude are contagious with co workers and make the work place productive and gets noticed. Success is earned. Earn your money and salary bumps should follow..
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Traffic Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.