In Nebraska, traffic technicians earn $58,880 at the median, or about $28.31 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Traffic Technicians salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $33,860, 25th percentile $37,990, median $58,880, 75th percentile $67,610, 90th percentile $84,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level traffic technicians (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
How much do traffic technicians make in Nebraska?▼
The median is $58,880 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,860, and experienced traffic technicians can clear $84,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Nebraska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,920/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 28.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a traffic technicians salary go in Nebraska?▼
Nebraska 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 $65,386 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.
