Ohio Median
$61,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $59,090
State Rank
#13 of 36
210 employed here
How much does a Traffic Technician make in Ohio?
Traffic Technicians in Ohio take home a median of $61,460 annually — roughly $29.55 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $59,090.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $34,670 while the top 10% make $77,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,740 and $75,420 a year.
Traffic Technician salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,670 | $16.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,740 | $20.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,460 | $29.55 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,420 | $36.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,520 | $37.27 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 13th out of 36 states and territories for Traffic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Traffic Technician salary in other states
California $79,110Minnesota $77,810Washington $71,960New York $71,670Indiana $71,000Illinois $70,970Iowa $68,100Pennsylvania $65,610New Jersey $64,240Massachusetts $63,780Virginia $62,270Utah $61,970Nebraska $61,380Oklahoma $60,750Maryland $60,650Arizona $59,980Wisconsin $58,940Idaho $57,180South Carolina $57,080North Carolina $56,800Missouri $56,720West Virginia $53,400Nevada $53,100Alabama $52,060Florida $51,220Connecticut $50,400Wyoming $50,120Arkansas $49,550New Mexico $49,280Texas $48,770Georgia $48,110Kansas $47,100Tennessee $44,970Louisiana $42,710Michigan $37,890
Working as a Traffic Technician in Ohio
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 Ohio pay ($61,460) 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 Ohio?
The median Traffic Technician salary in Ohio is $61,460 per year, or about $29.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,670 at the entry level to $77,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Traffic Technicians about 4% more than the national median of $59,090. Ohio ranks 13th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Traffic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,460 a year. About 210 Traffic Technicians are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.