In Connecticut, traffic technicians earn $49,050 at the median, or about $23.58 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Connecticut. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Traffic Technicians salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $36,670, 25th percentile $36,670, median $49,050, 75th percentile $56,990, 90th percentile $76,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level traffic technicians (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
How much do traffic technicians make in Connecticut?▼
The median is $49,050 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,670, and experienced traffic technicians can clear $76,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Connecticut?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,266/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 51.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a traffic technicians salary go in Connecticut?▼
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median traffic technicians salary is worth about $47,677 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do traffic technicians get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
