In North Carolina, traffic technicians earn $48,830 at the median, or about $23.48 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Traffic Technicians salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $35,620, 25th percentile $40,950, median $48,830, 75th percentile $58,810, 90th percentile $76,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level traffic technicians (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
How much do traffic technicians make in North Carolina?▼
The median is $48,830 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,620, and experienced traffic technicians can clear $76,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in North Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,256/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 39.4% 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 North Carolina?▼
North Carolina 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 $52,698 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.
