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Job outlook for traffic control technicians in the United States
Are traffic control technician jobs in demand?
Yes, traffic control technician jobs are in demand. Traffic control technician demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Traffic control technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of traffic control technician jobs and the average traffic control technician salary over time.
Traffic control technician jobs over time
Traffic control technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 758 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 725 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 729 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 711 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 681 | 0.00% |
Average traffic control technician salary over time
Traffic control technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,714 | $19.57 | +0.7% |
| 2025 | $40,441 | $19.44 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $39,666 | $19.07 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $38,900 | $18.70 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $38,457 | $18.49 | +2.8% |
Traffic control technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of traffic control technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where traffic control technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for traffic control technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 240 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,184 | 17% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 113 | 15% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 189 | 14% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 134 | 14% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 95 | 14% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,231 | 12% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 994 | 12% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 705 | 12% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 683 | 12% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 647 | 12% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 365 | 12% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 359 | 12% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,140 | 11% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 660 | 11% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 556 | 11% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 385 | 11% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 599 | 10% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 185 | 10% |
Most common cities for traffic control technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsburg | 1 | 4% | $37,350 |
| 2 | Anderson | 1 | 2% | $37,524 |
| 3 | Brentwood | 1 | 2% | $41,546 |
| 4 | Council Bluffs | 1 | 2% | $34,337 |
| 5 | Tucson | 3 | 1% | $39,124 |
| 6 | Glendale | 2 | 1% | $39,579 |
| 7 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $37,239 |
| 8 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $37,414 |
| 9 | Evansville | 1 | 1% | $37,088 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $36,899 |
| 11 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $42,218 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $33,938 |
| 13 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $35,509 |
| 14 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $47,845 |