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Job outlook for traffic designers in the United States
Are traffic designer jobs in demand?
Traffic designer job and salary trends over time
Traffic designer jobs over time
Traffic designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 173 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 171 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 177 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 174 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 170 | 0.00% |
Average traffic designer salary over time
Traffic designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,183 | $25.57 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $52,277 | $25.13 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $52,025 | $25.01 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $50,902 | $24.47 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $50,163 | $24.12 | +1.6% |
Traffic designer jobs by state
Most common states for traffic designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 196 | 28% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 721 | 10% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 396 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 608 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 661 | 8% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 713 | 7% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 379 | 7% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 207 | 7% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,559 | 6% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,133 | 6% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 342 | 6% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 335 | 6% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 85 | 6% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 655 | 5% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 586 | 5% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 164 | 5% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 139 | 5% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 61 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
Most common cities for traffic designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $49,082 |
Traffic Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of traffic designer experts
University of Dubuque
AIGA, the professional association for design
Alan Garfield
Chair and Professor of Digital Art and Design, Director, Bisignano Art GalleryUniversity of Dubuque
Digital Art and Design Faculty
What experience really stands out on Traffic Designer resumes?
Alan Garfield: Besides soft skills, which I don't think can be 'proven' on a resume, I believe that experiences that demonstrate what a candidate has done either in class or outside of the course are significant. An employer will not find a candidate who has done precisely what needs to be done in all likelihood. If there are examples - deliverables - which are somewhat close to those in the position and demonstrate timing, communication, and excellence in production, then the employer takes less of a risk. Also, merely throwing out names of software is worse than useless. It is sloppy. I believe your resume should list software/hardware (name and company) and a simple, humble measure of the applicant's level of experience in that software. Please include Oss as well.
How do you envision technology impacting Traffic Designers in the next 5 years?
Bennie F. Johnson: We will likely see the Bureau of Labor Statistics trends cited in the Design Futures research to continue to intensify. "Traditional" design jobs had already been decreasing pre-pandemic, due to technological change, while design jobs in technology fields have been growing rapidly. So if anything, it will be designers who will be making a strong impact on technology. This doesn't necessarily mean that all designers will need to code. It does mean that the need for designers to understand complex systems, business models, and the social/cultural/ethical implications of their designs.
While there are tremendous challenges ahead, the design community has a unique opportunity to show leadership, to do good, and to inspire. Unprecedented times can lead us in new and unexpected directions that allow relationships to be strengthened and provide opportunities for expanding networks and connecting in exciting ways with family, friends, and colleagues. The ability to adapt is what is needed in these times.