Careers · Traffic Technicians · South Carolina
Traffic Technicians in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $57,080 a year, 3% below the national median of $59,090.
$57,080median pay in South Carolina, per year
$48,760–$62,410middle half earn
150employed in South Carolina
$59,090U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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, South Carolina, annual.