Traffic Technicians Salary
In Springfield, MO, traffic technicians earn $55,500 at the median, or about $26.69 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.58), which stretches that salary to about $62,655 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,095/month, or 30% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $56K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (88.58). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Springfield
Traffic technicians pay in Springfield tracks closely to the national median, $56K locally vs. $59K nationwide, a 6% difference. Rent runs $1,095/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for traffic technicians in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $53K | $57K |
| St. Louis | $57K | $60K |
| Knoxville | $44K | $48K |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $48K | $49K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, MO
Entry-level traffic technicians (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Traffic Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Traffic Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $79K | +34% | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $78K | +32% | 60 |
| Washington | $72K | +22% | 70 |
| New York | $72K | +21% | 950 |
| Indiana | $71K | +20% | 120 |
| Illinois | $71K | +20% | 40 |
| Iowa | $68K | +15% | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $66K | +11% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $64K | +9% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $64K | +8% | 90 |
| Virginia | $62K | +5% | 90 |
| Utah | $62K | +5% | 30 |
| Ohio | $61K | +4% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $61K | +4% | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $61K | +3% | 90 |
| Maryland | $61K | +3% | 140 |
| Arizona | $60K | +2% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | -0% | 40 |
| Idaho | $57K | -3% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $57K | -3% | 150 |
| North Carolina | $57K | -4% | 110 |
| Missouri | $57K | -4% | 220 |
| West Virginia | $53K | -10% | 70 |
| Nevada | $53K | -10% | 190 |
| Alabama | $52K | -12% | 130 |
| Florida | $51K | -13% | 710 |
| Connecticut | $50K | -15% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $50K | -15% | 30 |
| Arkansas | $50K | -16% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $49K | -17% | 80 |
| Texas | $49K | -17% | 650 |
| Georgia | $48K | -19% | 220 |
| Kansas | $47K | -20% | 160 |
| Tennessee | $45K | -24% | 460 |
| Louisiana | $43K | -28% | 130 |
| Michigan | $38K | -36% | 100 |
Showing 1–10 of 36 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a traffic technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $56K, rent takes 29.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,095/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for traffic technicians in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new traffic technicians typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,346/month. At HUD’s $1,095/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is traffic technician a high-paying job in Springfield?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $56K locally vs. $59K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for traffic technicians?
Springfield pays $56K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $63K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do traffic technicians make in Springfield, MO?
The median is $55,500 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,100, and experienced traffic technicians can clear $76,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,732/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,095/month, which eats 29.3% 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 Springfield?
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity of 88.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median traffic technicians salary is worth about $62,655 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.