Traffic Technicians Salary in New York

Traffic technicians in New York earn the most in New York (average $75,280 a year) and the least in Albany ($68,790), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the traffic technicians average at $73,180 and the median at $71,670 for 950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,050.

Traffic Technicians average salary by city in New York

New York$75,280
Albany$68,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$75,280	$81,910	$46,000	$58,254	113
Albany	$68,790	$67,010	$58,240	$54,045	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Traffic Technicians salary in other states

Traffic Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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