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Job outlook for traffic operators in the United States
Are traffic operator jobs in demand?
Yes, traffic operator jobs are in demand. Traffic operator demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Traffic operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of traffic operator jobs and the average traffic operator salary over time.
Traffic operator jobs over time
Traffic operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 125 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 119 | 0.00% |
Average traffic operator salary over time
Traffic operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,610 | $17.60 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $35,915 | $17.27 | --0.2% |
| 2024 | $35,980 | $17.30 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $35,118 | $16.88 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $33,876 | $16.29 | +3.0% |
Traffic operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of traffic operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where traffic operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for traffic operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 151 | 22% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,223 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 156 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 101 | 14% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 893 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 102 | 7% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 59 | 1% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 40 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 28 | 1% |
| 10 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 21 | 1% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 17 | 1% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 8 | 1% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 6 | 1% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 27 | 0% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 19 | 0% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 18 | 0% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 14 | 0% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 11 | 0% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 5 | 0% |
Most common cities for traffic operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Myers | 2 | 3% | $28,070 |
| 2 | Bradenton | 1 | 2% | $28,640 |
| 3 | San Bernardino | 2 | 1% | $33,464 |
| 4 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $27,553 |
| 5 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $29,499 |
| 6 | Odessa | 1 | 1% | $36,365 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $30,606 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $33,706 |
| 9 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $27,489 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $34,299 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $37,218 |
| 12 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $30,102 |
| 13 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $28,853 |