There are currently an estimated 7,900 traffic technicians in the United States. The traffic technician job market is expected to grow by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are traffic technicians?
CareerExplorer rates traffic technicians with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 300 traffic technicians.
What’s the supply of traffic technicians?
The traffic technician industry is concentrated in California, New York, Florida
Traffic Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Traffic Technicians |
|---|---|
| California | 1,250 |
| New York | 950 |
| Florida | 710 |
| Texas | 650 |
| Tennessee | 460 |
| Arizona | 310 |
| Georgia | 220 |
| Missouri | 220 |
| Ohio | 210 |
| Nevada | 190 |
| Kansas | 160 |
| South Carolina | 150 |
| Maryland | 140 |
| Alabama | 130 |
| Louisiana | 130 |
| Indiana | 120 |
| New Jersey | 110 |
| North Carolina | 110 |
| Michigan | 100 |
| Virginia | 90 |
| Massachusetts | 90 |
| Oklahoma | 90 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| West Virginia | 70 |
| Washington | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | 60 |
| Minnesota | 60 |
| Arkansas | 50 |
| Nebraska | 40 |
| Illinois | 40 |
| Wisconsin | 40 |
| Iowa | 30 |
| Wyoming | 30 |
| Utah | 30 |