Careers · Traffic Technicians · Missouri
Traffic Technicians in Missouri
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 Missouri the median pay is $56,720 a year, 4% below the national median of $59,090.
$56,720median pay in Missouri, per year
$48,630–$66,350middle half earn
220employed in Missouri
$59,090U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Missouri
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Missouri or remote
2employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
MD · VA · MAwhere 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 Missouri
Traffic Technicians pay in other states
California · $79,110Minnesota · $77,810Washington · $71,960New York · $71,670Indiana · $71,000Illinois · $70,970Iowa · $68,100Pennsylvania · $65,610New Jersey · $64,240Massachusetts · $63,780
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against traffic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against traffic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-6041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Missouri, annual.