60 Traffic manager jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Traffic Manager Jobs in 2026

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There are two types of Traffic Managers—an industrial Traffic Manager and a creative Traffic Manager. An industrial traffic manager is responsible for overseeing strategies for transporting products and goods. The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field. Industrial Traffic Manager jobs are found in various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and oil & gas. A creative Traffic Manager works for an advertising or marketing agency. Duties and responsibilities include overseeing the coordination and flow of projects between departments and executives. The minimum qualifications for a creative Traffic Manager career include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, management, or related field. Skills required for both types of Traffic Managers include organization, effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving.

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Top Types Of Traffic Manager Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Traffic Manager positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Air Traffic Controller Assistant

    Salary range: $36,000 - $57,000

    Air Traffic Controller Assistant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Air Traffic Controller Assistant jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Air Traffic Controller Assistant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Traffic Control Manager

    Salary range: $52,000 - $96,000

    Traffic Control Manager is a typical job search query Most salaries for Traffic Control Manager jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traffic Control Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Traffic Technician

    Salary range: $37,000 - $54,000

    A traffic technician is responsible for figuring out how much traffic occurs on roadways to help determine the optimal use of these roads. As a traffic technician, or traffic engineering assistant, your duties begin with analyzing traffic flow data, looking for problem areas that tend to become congested. You then use this data to determine if additional stop lights or other traffic signs are needed, often working closely with civil engineers. You also evaluate the times of day that specific areas become congested and help adjust the timing of existing traffic signals to improve rush hour traffic flow. This career requires strong analytical problem-solving skills.

  • Traffic Control Designer

    Salary range: $57,500 - $119,000

    Traffic Control Designer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Traffic Control Designer jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $119,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traffic Control Designer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Traffic Camera

    Salary range: $32,000 - $41,500

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  • Txdot Traffic

    Salary range: $40,000 - $72,500

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  • Tcs Construction

    Salary range: $39,500 - $59,000

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  • Construction Traffic Controller

    Salary range: $36,000 - $57,000

    As a construction traffic controller, you direct the flow of vehicles to help motorists avoid road work. Your responsibilities involve protecting drivers, pedestrians, and laborers by using flags to signal potential hazards. You use barricades, flags, traffic cones, signs, and hand signals to reroute cars and enforce applicable safety regulations and speed limits. As a construction traffic controller, your duties involve standing in a work zone on a road or highway and managing a steady flow of cars and trucks, sometimes during inclement weather. You need physical stamina as well as the ability to focus for an extended period.

  • Traffic Control Barricade

    Salary range: $27,500 - $34,000

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  • Tcs Traffic Control

    Salary range: $57,500 - $119,000

    Tcs Traffic Control is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tcs Traffic Control jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $119,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tcs Traffic Control job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.