SOC 53-6041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Traffic Technicians — Illinois
Illinois
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois comes to $70,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,090 by 20.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois comes to $70,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,090 by 20.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,810 and $88,190. The lowest tenth earn under $37,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,150.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 36 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 6th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 305th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | −37.4% |
| 25th | $51,810 | −12.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,970 | +20.1% |
| 75th | $88,190 | +49.2% |
| 90th | $96,150 | +62.7% |
| Mean | $72,170 | +22.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $70,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$70,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,970US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,970 a year, 20.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,010 to $96,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 36 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Traffic Technicians in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $70,970, or $34.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,090, so pay in Illinois is 20.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $96,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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