Traffic Technician Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Traffic Technicians in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$71,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+20% vs US median
US median $59,090
State Rank
#5 of 36
120 employed here

How much does a Traffic Technician make in Indiana?

A Traffic Technician working in Indiana earns a median salary of $71,000 per year, or about $34.13 per hour. That is 20% above the national median of $59,090 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $43,990 while the top 10% make $85,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,290 and $73,730 a year.

Traffic Technician salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,990$21.15
25th percentile (early career)$56,290$27.06
50th percentile (median)$71,000$34.13
75th percentile (experienced)$73,730$35.45
90th percentile (top earners)$85,140$40.93

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 5th out of 36 states and territories for Traffic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$79,110
2Minnesota$77,810
3Washington$71,960
4New York$71,670
5Indiana$71,000

Working as a Traffic Technician in Indiana

Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Traffic Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($71,000) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Traffic Technician make in Indiana?
The median Traffic Technician salary in Indiana is $71,000 per year, or about $34.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,990 at the entry level to $85,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Traffic Technicians about 20% more than the national median of $59,090. Indiana ranks 5th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Traffic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Indiana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $71,000 a year. About 120 Traffic Technicians are employed in Indiana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.