Traffic Technicians Salary in Tennessee

Traffic technicians in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $52,230 a year) and the least in Memphis ($47,120), across the 4 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the traffic technicians average at $49,540 and the median at $44,970 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,050.

Traffic Technicians average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$52,230
Chattanooga$48,170
Knoxville$47,850
Memphis$47,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$52,230	$47,670	$46,880	$44,147	96
Chattanooga	$48,170	$44,690	$43,880	$40,885	91
Knoxville	$47,850	$44,090	$44,080	$40,627	93
Memphis	$47,120	$44,780	$44,450	$40,041	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Traffic Technicians salary in other states

Traffic Technicians salary by city and state

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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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