SOC 53-6041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Traffic Technicians — New Haven
New Haven, CT
In New Haven, CT the median wage is $51,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Haven, CT the median wage is $51,120. That is 13.5% lower than the national median of $59,090. Pay ranges from under $38,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,210 to $73,040.
Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 322nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $38,210 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $51,120 | −13.5% |
| 75th | $73,040 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $93,250 | +57.8% |
| Mean | $57,040 | −3.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $51,120 buys what $49,344 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,344US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,120 a year, 13.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,210 to $93,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Traffic Technicians in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $51,120, or $24.58 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 New Haven, CT is 13.5% lower. 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $93,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,210 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.
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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