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Job outlook for traffic signal technicians in the United States
Are traffic signal technician jobs in demand?
Yes, traffic signal technician jobs are in demand. Traffic signal technician demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Traffic signal technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of traffic signal technician jobs and the average traffic signal technician salary over time.
Traffic signal technician jobs over time
Traffic signal technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 346 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 330 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 332 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 324 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 310 | 0.00% |
Average traffic signal technician salary over time
Traffic signal technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,817 | $22.03 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $45,510 | $21.88 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $44,638 | $21.46 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $43,775 | $21.05 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $43,277 | $20.81 | +2.8% |
Traffic signal technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of traffic signal technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where traffic signal technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for traffic signal technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 168 | 13% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 65 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 584 | 9% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 82 | 9% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 239 | 8% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 411 | 7% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 406 | 7% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 246 | 7% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 128 | 7% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 94 | 7% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 71 | 7% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 749 | 6% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 406 | 6% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 386 | 6% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 351 | 6% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 334 | 6% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 113 | 6% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 56 | 6% |
Most common cities for traffic signal technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $51,994 |
| 2 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $75,363 |