Careers · Traffic Technicians · Iowa
Traffic Technicians in Iowa
Traffic technicians collect field data on road conditions, vehicle flow, and signal performance to support traffic engineering projects. They measure traffic volume and speed, evaluate signal timing and lighting effectiveness, and document findings that inform infrastructure improvements In Iowa the median pay is $68,100 a year, 15% above the national median of $59,090.
$68,100median pay in Iowa, per year
$54,740–$72,660middle half earn
30employed in Iowa
$59,090U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
MDwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsTransportationEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Traffic Technicians.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Traffic Technicians pay in other states
California · $79,110Minnesota · $77,810Washington · $71,960New York · $71,670Indiana · $71,000Illinois · $70,970Pennsylvania · $65,610New Jersey · $64,240Massachusetts · $63,780Virginia · $62,270
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against traffic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 53-6041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.