Traffic Technicians
SOC Code: 53-6041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Traffic Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,840 | $73,362 | $85,904 | $98,426 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $43,930 | $61,797 | $79,643 | $97,510 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $67,246 | $77,293 | $87,360 | $97,406 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,930 | $61,610 | $79,269 | $96,949 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $60,486 | $72,509 | $84,531 | $96,554 |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,299 | $71,947 | $83,574 | $95,222 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $64,875 | $74,942 | $84,989 | $95,056 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,626 | $74,568 | $84,531 | $94,474 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $66,830 | $75,837 | $84,864 | $93,870 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $64,189 | $74,090 | $83,970 | $93,870 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.9 |
| Transportation | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| Law and Government | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 42.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 23.2% |
| Associate's degree | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.7% |
| Some college | 9.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
- Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
- Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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