Traffic Technicians pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,440 or more. The middle half of traffic technicians in Wichita earn between $38,460 and $46,320.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $46K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,330 | $3,611 | $20.83 |
| Median | $45,210 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,460 | $3,205 | $18.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,320 | $3,860 | $22.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Traffic Technicians pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Traffic technicians in Wichita earn 11% less than the Kansas average ($48,580) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($62,050). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $59,090.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $43,330 | $45,210 | $37,980 | $47,440 | 40 |
| Kansas | $48,580 | $47,100 | $37,870 | $64,170 | 160 |
| 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 Wichita
On the average salary of $43,330, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $35,378 a year, or $2,948 a month and $1,361 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for traffic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $43,330 buys what about $48,715 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Traffic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Oklahoma City, OK$62,950
- Kansas City, MO$57,690
- Springfield, MO$56,570
- Dallas, TX$57,830
- St. Louis, MO$57,300
- Memphis, TN$47,120
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 Wichita: questions
How much do traffic technicians make an hour in Wichita?
$20.83 an hour on average, and $21.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level traffic technicians salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the traffic technicians take-home pay in Wichita?
About $35,378 a year ($2,948 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,330.
Do traffic technicians earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.47, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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