Traffic Technicians pay range in New Haven
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,250 or more. The middle half of traffic technicians in New Haven earn between $38,210 and $73,040.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $51KMedian
- $73K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,040 | $4,753 | $27.42 |
| Median | $51,120 | $4,260 | $24.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,210 | $3,184 | $18.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,040 | $6,087 | $35.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Traffic Technicians pay in New Haven vs. Connecticut and the U.S.
Traffic technicians in New Haven earn 4% more than the Connecticut average ($55,000) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($62,050). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $59,090.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $57,040 | $51,120 | $38,210 | $93,250 | n/a |
| Connecticut | $55,000 | $50,400 | $37,680 | $79,950 | n/a |
| United States | $62,050 | $59,090 | $39,090 | $85,130 | 7,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Traffic Technicians salary after taxes in New Haven
On the average salary of $57,040, a single filer in New Haven takes home about $45,841 a year, or $3,820 a month and $1,763 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Is New Haven a good place for traffic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Haven area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.6), so the average $57,040 buys what about $54,553 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in New Haven ($60,060). A typical home costs $408,096, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Traffic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$75,280
- Albany, NY$68,790
- Boston, MA$70,480
- Philadelphia, PA$68,690
- Baltimore, MD$60,650
- Washington, DC$69,900
Highest-paying cities for traffic technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,710).
- San Francisco, CA$85,710
- San Diego, CA$75,710
- New York, NY$75,280
- Santa Maria, CA$74,620
- Columbus, OH$74,510
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Traffic Technicians salary in New Haven: questions
How much do traffic technicians make an hour in New Haven?
$27.42 an hour on average, and $24.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level traffic technicians salary in New Haven?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the traffic technicians take-home pay in New Haven?
About $45,841 a year ($3,820 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,040. Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
Do traffic technicians earn more in New Haven than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($62,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6041; area New Haven, CT (35300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 26.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables).
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