What are the main factors that influence a Composite Technician I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Composite Technician 's salary?

A Composite Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Composite Technician I (0-1 years)earns $41,313, a Composite Technician II (1-3 years)earns $58,258, a Composite Technician III (3-5 years)earns $65,108, a Composite Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $70,061,

What are the highest paying states for a Composite Technician I?

Composite Technician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Composite Technician I roles are District of Columbia $45,800, California $45,600, Massachusetts $45,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Composite Technician roles make?

Salaries for Composite Technician level roles vary by specialization: Composite Technician: $138,346; Lead Composite Technician: $112,812; Composite Technician IV: $70,100; Composite Bonding Technician IV: $70,061; Composite Technician III: $65,200.

How do different companies affect a Composite Technician I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Composite Technician I roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Composite Technician I Salary in the United States

How much does a Composite Technician I make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Composite Technician I in the United States is $41,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Composite Technician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,131
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,500 to $44,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,770

10% $37,770

50% (Median) $41,400

90% $47,131

Composite Technician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,400	$3,700	$854	$21
Average	$41,400	$3,450	$796	$20
25th Percentile	$39,500	$3,292	$760	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Composite Technician I Salaries

A Composite Technician I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Composite Technician I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Composite Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,800.
California: $45,600.
Massachusetts: $45,000.

District of Columbia $45,800 California $45,600 Massachusetts $45,000 Washington $44,800 New Jersey $44,800 Alaska $44,800 Connecticut $44,200 New York $44,000

Hawaii $43,200 Rhode Island $42,900 Maryland $42,600 Minnesota $42,300 Illinois $42,200 Colorado $42,200 Oregon $42,000 Delaware $41,900

New Hampshire $41,800 Virginia $41,700 Pennsylvania $41,200 Nevada $40,900 North Dakota $40,900 Michigan $40,700 Wisconsin $40,700 Vermont $40,600

Ohio $40,300 Arizona $40,300 Maine $40,300 Texas $40,300 Georgia $39,900 Indiana $39,700 Wyoming $39,700 Utah $39,600

Iowa $39,600 Kansas $39,400 Louisiana $39,300 North Carolina $39,300 Missouri $39,300 Montana $39,100 Florida $39,100 Nebraska $39,000

Kentucky $38,900 South Carolina $38,800 Tennessee $38,700 Idaho $38,600 New Mexico $38,300 Oklahoma $38,200 Alabama $38,000 South Dakota $37,600

Arkansas $37,400 West Virginia $37,300 Mississippi $36,900

Top Paying Cities for Composite Technician Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $52,200
San Francisco: $51,600
Oakland: $50,500

San Jose, CA $52,200

San Francisco, CA $51,600

Oakland, CA $50,500

New York, NY $47,600

Paramus, NJ $47,000

Queens Village, NY $47,000

Passaic, NJ $47,000

Bergenfield, NJ $47,000

Huntington, NY $46,900

Stamford, CT $46,900

Newark, NJ $46,600

Bridgeport, CT $46,500

Vallejo, CA $46,400

New Brunswick, NJ $46,400

Petaluma, CA $46,400

Middlesex, NJ $46,300

Somerset, NJ $46,300

Santa Cruz, CA $46,200

Boston, MA $46,000

Monterey, CA $45,800

Seattle, WA $45,700

Santa Rosa, CA $45,700

Los Angeles, CA $45,700

Juneau, AK $45,600

Washington, DC $45,500

Orange, CA $45,400

Santa Ana, CA $45,300

Long Beach, CA $45,200

Anaheim, CA $45,200

Anchorage, AK $45,200

Santa Maria, CA $45,100

Everett, WA $45,100

Danbury, CT $44,900

Bremerton, WA $44,900

Sacramento, CA $44,700

Santa Barbara, CA $44,700

Tacoma, WA $44,700

New Suffolk, NY $44,700

San Diego, CA $44,600

Trenton, NJ $44,600

Brockton, MA $44,600

Fairbanks, AK $44,500

Lompoc, CA $44,400

Lowell, MA $44,300

Nashua, NH $44,300

Stockton, CA $44,300

Ventura, CA $44,300

Modesto, CA $44,000

Poughkeepsie, NY $43,900

Olympia, WA $43,900

Kennewick, WA $43,900

New Haven, CT $43,800

Lawrence, MA $43,700

Richland, WA $43,600

New Bedford, MA $43,600

Hartford, CT $43,600

Riverside, CA $43,600

Bakersfield, CA $43,500

San Bernardino, CA $43,500

New Britain, CT $43,500

Atlantic City, NJ $43,500

New London, CT $43,500

Norwich, CT $43,500

Portsmouth, NH $43,500

Boulder, CO $43,400

Worcester, MA $43,300

Portland, OR $43,300

Minneapolis, MN $43,200

Philadelphia, PA $43,100

Honolulu, HI $43,000

Saint Paul, MN $43,000

Vineland, NJ $43,000

Providence, RI $42,900

Chicago, IL $42,700

Bellingham, WA $42,700

Springfield, MA $42,700

Baltimore, MD $42,600

Chico, CA $42,500

Pittsfield, MA $42,400

Manchester, NH $42,400

Spokane, WA $42,200

Denver, CO $42,200

Albany, NY $42,000

Troy, NY $42,000

Schenectady, NY $41,900

Nassau, NY $41,900

Wilmington, DE $41,800

Burlington, VT $41,800

Salem, OR $41,800

Portland, ME $41,600

Yakima, WA $41,600

Rochester, MN $41,500

Allentown, PA $41,400

Ann Arbor, MI $41,400

Detroit, MI $41,400

Fresno, CA $41,400

Reno, NV $41,400

Milwaukee, WI $41,400

Colorado Springs, CO $41,300

Syracuse, NY $41,300

Carson City, NV $41,300

Houston, TX $41,200

Eugene, OR $41,200

Springfield, OR $41,100

Galveston, TX $41,100

Gary, IN $41,100

Bismarck, ND $41,100

Austin, TX $41,000

Medford, OR $41,000

Fort Collins, CO $41,000

Concord, NH $41,000

Reading, PA $40,900

Phoenix, AZ $40,900

Mesa, AZ $40,900

Madison, WI $40,800

Dallas, TX $40,800

Saint Cloud, MN $40,800

Utica, NY $40,600

Rochester, NY $40,600

Des Moines, IA $40,600

Raleigh, NC $40,600

Atlanta, GA $40,500

Battle Creek, MI $40,500

Salt Lake City, UT $40,500

Harrisburg, PA $40,400

Lancaster, PA $40,400

Richmond, VA $40,300

Boca Raton, FL $40,300

Columbus, OH $40,300

Pittsburgh, PA $40,300

Champaign, IL $40,300

Kansas City, KS $40,300

Kansas City, MO $40,300

Fort Worth, TX $40,300

Cincinnati, OH $40,200

Las Vegas, NV $40,200

Indianapolis, IN $40,200

Cleveland, OH $40,200

Petersburg, VA $40,100

Huntsville, AL $40,100

Saint Louis, MO $40,000

Lansing, MI $40,000

Lebanon, PA $40,000

Pueblo, CO $40,000

Appleton, WI $40,000

Buffalo, NY $40,000

Dayton, OH $40,000

Racine, WI $40,000

Charlotte, NC $40,000

Toledo, OH $39,900

Benton Harbor, MI $39,900

Binghamton, NY $39,900

Lorain, OH $39,900

Rock Hill, SC $39,900

Billings, MT $39,900

York, PA $39,900

Beaumont, TX $39,900

Gastonia, NC $39,900

Elkhart, IN $39,900

Rockford, IL $39,800

Springfield, IL $39,800

Elyria, OH $39,800

Fargo, ND $39,800

Flagstaff, AZ $39,800

Fort Lauderdale, FL $39,800

Cheyenne, WY $39,700

Grand Forks, ND $39,700

Duluth, MN $39,700

Miami, FL $39,700

Louisville, KY $39,600

Bangor, ME $39,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $39,600

Durham, NC $39,600

Casper, WY $39,500

Grand Rapids, MI $39,500

Hialeah, FL $39,500

Scranton, PA $39,400

New Orleans, LA $39,400

Virginia Beach, VA $39,400

Akron, OH $39,400

Peoria, IL $39,300

Sarasota, FL $39,300

Nashville, TN $39,300

Omaha, NE $39,300

Green Bay, WI $39,300

Baton Rouge, LA $39,300

Charleston, SC $39,300

Davenport, IA $39,300

Jamestown, NY $39,300

Port Arthur, TX $39,200

Evansville, IN $39,200

Bradenton, FL $39,200

Saint Petersburg, FL $39,200

Tucson, AZ $39,200

Tampa, FL $39,200

Santa Fe, NM $39,100

Clearwater, FL $39,000

Orlando, FL $39,000

La Crosse, WI $38,900

Canton, OH $38,900

Albuquerque, NM $38,900

Newport News, VA $38,900

High Point, NC $38,900

Ogden, UT $38,900

Corpus Christi, TX $38,800

Norfolk, VA $38,800

Laramie, WY $38,800

Rock Island, IL $38,800

Saginaw, MI $38,800

Jacksonville, FL $38,800

Salisbury, NC $38,800

Tulsa, OK $38,700

Memphis, TN $38,700

Waterloo, IA $38,700

Moline, IL $38,700

Fort Myers, FL $38,700

Boise, ID $38,700

Spartanburg, SC $38,600

Lincoln, NE $38,600

Fort Wayne, IN $38,600

Provo, UT $38,600

Savannah, GA $38,500

Greensboro, NC $38,500

South Bend, IN $38,500

Cedar Falls, IA $38,500

San Antonio, TX $38,500

Muskegon, MI $38,400

Birmingham, AL $38,400

Winston Salem, NC $38,400

Lake Charles, LA $38,300

Anderson, IN $38,300

Lexington, KY $38,300

Augusta, GA $38,300

Greenville, SC $38,300

Columbia, SC $38,200

Springfield, OH $38,200

Wichita, KS $38,200

Lima, OH $38,200

Tuscaloosa, AL $38,200

Asheville, NC $38,100

Bloomington, IN $38,100

Knoxville, TN $38,000

Shreveport, LA $38,000

Wilmington, NC $37,900

Roanoke, VA $37,900

Melbourne, FL $37,800

Longview, TX $37,800

Chillicothe, OH $37,800

Frankfort, KY $37,800

Topeka, KS $37,800

Oklahoma City, OK $37,800

Sioux Falls, SD $37,700

Mobile, AL $37,700

Terre Haute, IN $37,700

Altoona, PA $37,700

Chattanooga, TN $37,600

Fayetteville, AR $37,600

Amarillo, TX $37,600

Killeen, TX $37,600

Sioux City, IA $37,500

Idaho Falls, ID $37,500

Lynchburg, VA $37,500

Youngstown, OH $37,400

Gainesville, FL $37,400

Portsmouth, OH $37,400

Little Rock, AR $37,400

Lafayette, LA $37,400

Daytona Beach, FL $37,400

Clarksville, TN $37,400

Pensacola, FL $37,400

Temple, TX $37,400

Erie, PA $37,200

Florence, SC $37,200

Hopkinsville, KY $37,200

Macon, GA $37,100

Tallahassee, FL $37,100

Charleston, WV $37,100

Great Falls, MT $37,100

Fayetteville, NC $37,000

Waco, TX $37,000

Helena, MT $37,000

Pine Bluff, AR $37,000

Twin Falls, ID $36,900

Alamogordo, NM $36,900

Rapid City, SD $36,900

Vincennes, IN $36,900

Lubbock, TX $36,900

Huntington, WV $36,800

Greenville, MS $36,800

Jackson, MS $36,800

Parkersburg, WV $36,700

Montgomery, AL $36,700

Wichita Falls, TX $36,700

Springfield, MO $36,700

Biloxi, MS $36,700

Sumter, SC $36,600

Columbus, GA $36,600

Johnstown, PA $36,600

Monroe, LA $36,600

Pascagoula, MS $36,500

Abilene, TX $36,500

Kingsport, TN $36,400

Albany, GA $36,400

Gulfport, MS $36,400

Alexandria, LA $36,200

Fort Smith, AR $36,100

El Paso, TX $36,000

Las Cruces, NM $35,800

Harlingen, TX $35,700

Pocatello, ID $35,700

Florence, AL $35,700

Brownsville, TX $35,700

Mcallen, TX $35,600

Dothan, AL $35,500

Columbus, MS $35,300

Altus, OK $35,100

Lawton, OK $35,000

Pierre, SD $34,900

Composite Technician I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Composite Technician I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $46,266. While startup companies pay approximate $39,137.

Composite Technician I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$39,137
Growth Stage	51~500	$41,391
Established	501~5000	$44,676
Enterprise	5000+	$46,266

Composite Technician I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Composite Technician I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Composite Technician positions in Media or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Composite Technician I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Composite Technician I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$53,820	$26.0	30%
Healthcare	$51,750	$25.0	25%
Construction	$49,680	$24.0	20%
Telecom	$49,680	$24.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$47,610	$23.0	15%

Composite Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Composite Technician I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$39,500

Average $41,400/year

$44,400

$3,292

Average $3,450/month

$3,700

$760

Average $796/week

$854

$19

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,400	$3,700	$854	$21
Average	$41,400	$3,450	$796	$20
25th Percentile	$39,500	$3,292	$760	$19

Composite Technician I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Composite Technician I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Composite Technician II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $58,300 - a projected growth of 41% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Composite Technician I

Salaries for a Composite Technician I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,565 in 2023 to around $41,500 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Composite Technician I salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Composite Technician I

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Common company salaries for Composite Technician I

Here are companies hiring for Composite Technician I and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Composite Technician I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Composite Technician I?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Composite Technician I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. What is the lowest paying job at SpaceX?

The lowest-paying job at SpaceX is a Composite Technician, with a salary range starting at $41,000 per year. The mid-salary for this position is $45,500, while the maximum salary can reach $52,600. SpaceX employees have rated their compensation and benefits at 3.8 out of 5 stars.

3. Is tech a high paying job?

Tech jobs can offer competitive salaries, but specific roles vary. For example, a Composite Technician has a salary range from $41,000 to $52,600, with a mid-salary of $45,500. While some tech positions, especially in California, can reach much higher averages, this role reflects a more moderate earning potential within the industry.

4. How are technicians usually paid?

Technicians are typically paid based on their experience and skill level. For instance, the salary data for Composite Technicians shows a minimum salary of $41,000, a mid-range salary of $45,500, and a maximum salary of $52,600. To remain competitive, employers should consider offering salaries within this range to attract and retain skilled technicians.

5. How much does a NASA satellite technician earn?

The salary range for a Composite Technician is approximately $41,000 to $52,600 per year, with a mid-salary of around $45,500. This reflects the base salary without additional pay, which may vary based on experience and specific job responsibilities.

6. What is the average salary for a tech in the US?

The average salary for a Composite Technician in the US ranges from $41,000 to $52,600, with a mid-salary of $45,500. This reflects a competitive pay scale within the tech industry, varying based on experience and location.

7. What is the highest paid tech job in the US?

The highest-paid tech jobs in the US often include roles like Principal Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Machine Learning Engineer, with salaries significantly above the average. For example, a Composite Technician can expect a salary range from $41,000 to $52,600, depending on experience and skills, highlighting the competitive nature of tech salaries.

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