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Traffic Technicians

Part of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, in the Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management and Regulation pathway.

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 53-6041.00

What the work is

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

On a typical day

  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
  • Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
  • Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.

What it pays

$45,620
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $40,070
Experienced workers reach $61,960
  1. $40k10th
  2. $42k25th
  3. $46kMedian
  4. $56k75th
  5. $62k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $40,070, 25th $42,270, Median $45,620, 75th $55,590, 90th $61,960

About 60 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

+4%

U.S. employment change

800

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

7,900

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Active Listening3.6
  2. Reading Comprehension4.0
  3. Complex Problem Solving3.6
  4. Critical Thinking3.5
  5. Speaking3.4
  6. Judgment and Decision Making3.1
  7. Writing3.3
  8. Monitoring3.1

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less43%
  2. Certificate10%
  3. Some college23%
  4. Associate degree12%
  5. Bachelor's degree12%

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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