Career Profile
Traffic Technicians
Traffic Technicians conduct field studies to gather data about factors influencing traffic conditions under direction of a traffic engineer.
General Information
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
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Traffic Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 3 openings per year are projected for Traffic Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Traffic Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $20.04/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.68, while experienced workers are paid $23.37. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 18 Traffic Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 21.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Traffic Technicians are Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Traffic Technicians include Public Safety and Security, Transportation, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Traffic Technicians is HS diploma or less. 27% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.