DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
53-6041 Traffic Technicians
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 30 | 2 | $29.81/hr | $0.83/hr | $21.45/hr | $26.21/hr | $32.14/hr | $32.42/hr | $37.28/hr |
| U S | 7,470 | 239 | $25.85/hr | $0.44/hr | $15.16/hr | $18.28/hr | $23.35/hr | $31.71/hr | $40.43/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Cost Estimators | 4,480 | $31.12/hr | 0.1% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 1,970 | $26.39/hr | -0.6% |
| Transportation Inspectors | 510 | $38.89/hr | 9.6% |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 430 | $24.61/hr | N/A |
| Mathematicians | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | N/A | $27.23/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Traffic Technicians
- Observes factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting, visibility of signs and pavement markings, traffic signals, and width of street.
- Computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals, speed restrictions, and related data, using standard formulas.
- Recommends changes in traffic control devices and regulations on basis of findings.
- Prepares drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments.
- Draws graphs, charts, diagrams, and similar aids to illustrate observations and conclusions.
- Analyzes traffic volume and interviews motorists at intersections or areas where congestion exists or disproportionate number of accidents has occurred.
- Determines average speed of vehicles, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
- Times stoplight or other delays, using stopwatch.
- Conducts statistical studies of traffic conditions.
