Traffic Technician Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$60,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $59,090
State Rank
#16 of 36
140 employed here

How much does a Traffic Technician make in Maryland?

A Traffic Technician working in Maryland earns a median salary of $60,650 per year, or about $29.16 per hour. That is 3% above the national median of $59,090 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $48,500 while the top 10% make $92,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,090 and $72,960 a year.

Traffic Technician salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,500$23.32
25th percentile (early career)$52,090$25.04
50th percentile (median)$60,650$29.16
75th percentile (experienced)$72,960$35.08
90th percentile (top earners)$92,900$44.66

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 16th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($60,650) 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 Maryland?
The median Traffic Technician salary in Maryland is $60,650 per year, or about $29.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,500 at the entry level to $92,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Traffic Technicians about 3% more than the national median of $59,090. Maryland ranks 16th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Traffic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,650 a year. About 140 Traffic Technicians are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.