Traffic Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,520 or more. The middle half of traffic technicians in Boston earn between $60,800 and $74,700.
- $45K10th
- $61K25th
- $67KMedian
- $75K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,480 | $5,873 | $33.88 |
| Median | $67,450 | $5,621 | $32.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,800 | $5,067 | $29.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,700 | $6,225 | $35.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Traffic Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Traffic technicians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($69,450) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($62,050). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $59,090.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $70,480 | $67,450 | $45,220 | $95,520 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $69,450 | $63,780 | $44,730 | $116,500 | 90 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $70,480, a single filer in Boston takes home about $55,209 a year, or $4,601 a month and $2,123 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $58,413 | $4,868 |
| Working in MA | $55,209 | $4,601 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for traffic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $70,480 buys what about $65,099 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Traffic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- New Haven, CT$57,040
- Albany, NY$68,790
- New York, NY$75,280
- 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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Traffic Technicians salary in Boston: questions
How much do traffic technicians make an hour in Boston?
$33.88 an hour on average, and $32.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level traffic technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the traffic technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $55,209 a year ($4,601 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,480. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do traffic technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.