Occupations/53-6041.00
Traffic Technicians
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.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
61%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
56%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
67%
Higher automation risk
A day in this job
- Task
Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
- Task
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
- Task
Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
- 02Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
- 03Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.82
- Degree of automation2.57
- Time sitting3.56
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations2.69
- Hands-on objects/tools3.11
- Outdoors / weather4.00
- Disease exposure1.00
- Decision freedom4.00
Top abilities
- Problem Sensitivity3.88
- Oral Expression3.88
- Oral Comprehension3.88
- Inductive Reasoning3.75
- Written Comprehension3.62
- Speech Recognition3.38
- Speech Clarity3.38
- Deductive Reasoning3.38
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.25
- Active Listening3.62
- Writing3.12
- Speaking3.25
- Mathematics2.88
- Science2.75
- Critical Thinking3.25
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.12
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 60 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $60,100 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $104,415 2 yr $97,071 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $80,124 2 yr $79,389 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr $78,039 2 yr $69,497 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr $76,190 2 yr $79,284 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $75,090 2 yr $72,163 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr $71,225 2 yr $74,038 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $65,753 2 yr $63,997 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $63,005 2 yr — Master's · CIP 44.04 |
Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN · Private nonprofit | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $54,200 | 74% | 83% | 1 yr $61,814 2 yr $66,653 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA · Public | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $12,600 | 48% | 84% | 1 yr $60,742 2 yr $60,325 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX · Public | Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies 44.0403 | $14,600 | 65% | 73% | 1 yr $60,399 2 yr $58,334 Master's · CIP 44.04 |
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Public | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0201 | $5,200 | 100% | 21% | 1 yr $58,165 2 yr $58,221 Bachelor's · CIP 15.02 |