Traffic Technicians Salary in Missouri

Traffic technicians in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $57,690 a year) and the least in Springfield ($56,570), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the traffic technicians average at $58,070 and the median at $56,720 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $62,050.

Traffic Technicians average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$57,690
St. Louis$57,300
Springfield$56,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$57,690	$52,520	$50,640	$46,183	93
St. Louis	$57,300	$56,720	$49,650	$45,892	95
Springfield	$56,570	$55,500	$48,170	$45,913	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Traffic Technicians salary in other states

Traffic Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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