Traffic Technicians Salary in South Carolina

Traffic technicians in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $60,550 a year) and the least in Greenville ($53,400), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the traffic technicians average at $57,030 and the median at $57,080 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,050.

Traffic Technicians average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$60,550
Greenville$53,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$60,550	$57,080	$53,630	$49,133	94
Greenville	$53,400	$53,500	$44,340	$43,862	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 South Carolina

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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