Hourly Wage for Computer Technician -Senior Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Computer Technician -Senior?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Computer Technician -Senior in the United States is $34, which translates to an annual salary of about $71,600.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30 to $39 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27 per hour

10% $27

50% (Median) $34

90% $44

Computer Technician -Senior Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,600	$6,800	$1,569	$39
Average	$71,600	$5,967	$1,377	$34
25th Percentile	$63,400	$5,283	$1,219	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Technician -Senior Salaries

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

How Do Computer Technician -Senior 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 Computer Technician -Seniors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,300.
California: $79,000.
Massachusetts: $77,900.

District of Columbia $79,300 California $79,000 Massachusetts $77,900 Washington $77,700 New Jersey $77,600 Alaska $77,500 Connecticut $76,500 New York $76,100

Hawaii $74,900 Rhode Island $74,300 Maryland $73,800 Minnesota $73,300 Colorado $73,100 Illinois $73,000 Oregon $72,700 Delaware $72,500

New Hampshire $72,400 Virginia $72,100 Pennsylvania $71,300 Nevada $70,900 North Dakota $70,700 Michigan $70,500 Wisconsin $70,500 Vermont $70,300

Texas $69,900 Arizona $69,800 Maine $69,800 Ohio $69,700 Georgia $69,100 Indiana $68,700 Wyoming $68,700 Utah $68,600

Iowa $68,500 Kansas $68,200 Louisiana $68,100 North Carolina $68,100 Missouri $68,000 Florida $67,800 Montana $67,600 Nebraska $67,500

Kentucky $67,400 South Carolina $67,100 Tennessee $66,900 Idaho $66,900 New Mexico $66,300 Oklahoma $66,200 Alabama $65,800 South Dakota $65,100

Arkansas $64,700 West Virginia $64,500 Mississippi $63,900

Top Paying Cities for Computer Technician -Seniors

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: $90,300
San Francisco: $89,300
Oakland: $87,400

San Jose, CA $90,300

San Francisco, CA $89,300

Oakland, CA $87,400

New York, NY $82,500

Paramus, NJ $81,500

Queens Village, NY $81,400

Passaic, NJ $81,400

Bergenfield, NJ $81,400

Huntington, NY $81,200

Stamford, CT $81,200

Newark, NJ $80,700

Bridgeport, CT $80,500

Vallejo, CA $80,400

New Brunswick, NJ $80,300

Petaluma, CA $80,300

Middlesex, NJ $80,200

Somerset, NJ $80,100

Santa Cruz, CA $80,000

Boston, MA $79,600

Monterey, CA $79,300

Seattle, WA $79,200

Santa Rosa, CA $79,100

Los Angeles, CA $79,100

Juneau, AK $78,900

Washington, DC $78,900

Orange, CA $78,600

Santa Ana, CA $78,400

Anchorage, AK $78,300

Anaheim, CA $78,300

Long Beach, CA $78,300

Santa Maria, CA $78,100

Everett, WA $78,100

Danbury, CT $77,800

Bremerton, WA $77,700

Tacoma, WA $77,500

New Suffolk, NY $77,500

Sacramento, CA $77,400

Santa Barbara, CA $77,400

Trenton, NJ $77,300

San Diego, CA $77,300

Brockton, MA $77,200

Fairbanks, AK $77,000

Lompoc, CA $76,800

Lowell, MA $76,800

Ventura, CA $76,800

Nashua, NH $76,800

Stockton, CA $76,700

Modesto, CA $76,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $76,100

Olympia, WA $75,900

Kennewick, WA $75,900

New Haven, CT $75,900

Lawrence, MA $75,600

Hartford, CT $75,600

Riverside, CA $75,600

New Bedford, MA $75,500

Richland, WA $75,500

Atlantic City, NJ $75,400

San Bernardino, CA $75,400

Bakersfield, CA $75,400

New Britain, CT $75,400

New London, CT $75,300

Norwich, CT $75,300

Portsmouth, NH $75,300

Boulder, CO $75,100

Portland, OR $75,000

Worcester, MA $75,000

Minneapolis, MN $74,800

Philadelphia, PA $74,700

Honolulu, HI $74,500

Saint Paul, MN $74,400

Vineland, NJ $74,400

Providence, RI $74,200

Chicago, IL $74,000

Springfield, MA $73,900

Bellingham, WA $73,900

Baltimore, MD $73,800

Chico, CA $73,700

Pittsfield, MA $73,500

Manchester, NH $73,300

Spokane, WA $73,000

Denver, CO $73,000

Albany, NY $72,700

Troy, NY $72,600

Nassau, NY $72,600

Schenectady, NY $72,500

Wilmington, DE $72,400

Burlington, VT $72,300

Salem, OR $72,300

Portland, ME $72,100

Yakima, WA $72,000

Rochester, MN $71,800

Reno, NV $71,800

Fresno, CA $71,800

Milwaukee, WI $71,700

Detroit, MI $71,600

Ann Arbor, MI $71,600

Allentown, PA $71,600

Colorado Springs, CO $71,500

Carson City, NV $71,400

Syracuse, NY $71,400

Houston, TX $71,300

Eugene, OR $71,300

Gary, IN $71,200

Springfield, OR $71,200

Bismarck, ND $71,200

Galveston, TX $71,100

Medford, OR $71,000

Fort Collins, CO $71,000

Austin, TX $70,900

Concord, NH $70,900

Mesa, AZ $70,800

Reading, PA $70,800

Phoenix, AZ $70,700

Dallas, TX $70,700

Saint Cloud, MN $70,700

Madison, WI $70,600

Utica, NY $70,400

Rochester, NY $70,300

Raleigh, NC $70,200

Des Moines, IA $70,200

Atlanta, GA $70,100

Battle Creek, MI $70,100

Salt Lake City, UT $70,100

Lancaster, PA $70,000

Harrisburg, PA $69,900

Boca Raton, FL $69,800

Columbus, OH $69,800

Fort Worth, TX $69,800

Kansas City, KS $69,800

Kansas City, MO $69,800

Champaign, IL $69,800

Pittsburgh, PA $69,700

Richmond, VA $69,700

Indianapolis, IN $69,700

Cleveland, OH $69,700

Cincinnati, OH $69,600

Las Vegas, NV $69,600

Petersburg, VA $69,500

Huntsville, AL $69,400

Lansing, MI $69,300

Lebanon, PA $69,300

Pueblo, CO $69,300

Appleton, WI $69,300

Buffalo, NY $69,300

Elkhart, IN $69,200

Saint Louis, MO $69,200

York, PA $69,200

Racine, WI $69,200

Dayton, OH $69,200

Charlotte, NC $69,200

Gastonia, NC $69,100

Billings, MT $69,100

Beaumont, TX $69,100

Lorain, OH $69,100

Benton Harbor, MI $69,100

Toledo, OH $69,100

Springfield, IL $69,000

Rockford, IL $69,000

Rock Hill, SC $69,000

Binghamton, NY $69,000

Elyria, OH $68,900

Fargo, ND $68,900

Flagstaff, AZ $68,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $68,900

Duluth, MN $68,800

Miami, FL $68,800

Grand Forks, ND $68,800

Cheyenne, WY $68,800

Bangor, ME $68,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $68,500

Durham, NC $68,500

Louisville, KY $68,500

Grand Rapids, MI $68,500

Hialeah, FL $68,500

Casper, WY $68,400

Scranton, PA $68,300

New Orleans, LA $68,300

Virginia Beach, VA $68,300

Akron, OH $68,200

Peoria, IL $68,100

Sarasota, FL $68,100

Nashville, TN $68,100

Omaha, NE $68,100

Green Bay, WI $68,100

Baton Rouge, LA $68,000

Charleston, SC $68,000

Davenport, IA $68,000

Jamestown, NY $68,000

Tampa, FL $67,900

Tucson, AZ $67,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $67,900

Evansville, IN $67,800

Port Arthur, TX $67,800

Bradenton, FL $67,800

Santa Fe, NM $67,700

Orlando, FL $67,600

Clearwater, FL $67,500

Canton, OH $67,400

La Crosse, WI $67,400

Albuquerque, NM $67,300

Newport News, VA $67,300

High Point, NC $67,300

Ogden, UT $67,300

Corpus Christi, TX $67,200

Norfolk, VA $67,200

Laramie, WY $67,200

Moline, IL $67,100

Boise, ID $67,100

Salisbury, NC $67,100

Jacksonville, FL $67,100

Saginaw, MI $67,100

Rock Island, IL $67,100

Fort Myers, FL $67,000

Memphis, TN $67,000

Tulsa, OK $67,000

Waterloo, IA $66,900

Spartanburg, SC $66,900

Provo, UT $66,800

Lincoln, NE $66,800

Fort Wayne, IN $66,800

Cedar Falls, IA $66,700

San Antonio, TX $66,700

Greensboro, NC $66,700

South Bend, IN $66,700

Savannah, GA $66,600

Muskegon, MI $66,600

Winston Salem, NC $66,500

Birmingham, AL $66,500

Lake Charles, LA $66,300

Anderson, IN $66,300

Lexington, KY $66,300

Augusta, GA $66,300

Greenville, SC $66,300

Wichita, KS $66,200

Tuscaloosa, AL $66,200

Lima, OH $66,200

Columbia, SC $66,200

Springfield, OH $66,100

Asheville, NC $66,000

Bloomington, IN $66,000

Knoxville, TN $65,700

Shreveport, LA $65,700

Wilmington, NC $65,600

Roanoke, VA $65,600

Topeka, KS $65,500

Frankfort, KY $65,500

Melbourne, FL $65,400

Longview, TX $65,400

Chillicothe, OH $65,400

Oklahoma City, OK $65,400

Sioux Falls, SD $65,300

Mobile, AL $65,300

Terre Haute, IN $65,200

Altoona, PA $65,200

Amarillo, TX $65,100

Killeen, TX $65,100

Fayetteville, AR $65,100

Idaho Falls, ID $65,000

Sioux City, IA $65,000

Chattanooga, TN $65,000

Lynchburg, VA $64,900

Gainesville, FL $64,800

Portsmouth, OH $64,800

Little Rock, AR $64,800

Temple, TX $64,700

Clarksville, TN $64,700

Pensacola, FL $64,700

Youngstown, OH $64,700

Lafayette, LA $64,700

Daytona Beach, FL $64,700

Hopkinsville, KY $64,500

Erie, PA $64,400

Florence, SC $64,400

Charleston, WV $64,300

Great Falls, MT $64,300

Macon, GA $64,200

Tallahassee, FL $64,200

Pine Bluff, AR $64,100

Helena, MT $64,100

Fayetteville, NC $64,100

Waco, TX $64,100

Vincennes, IN $64,000

Lubbock, TX $63,900

Alamogordo, NM $63,900

Twin Falls, ID $63,800

Rapid City, SD $63,800

Jackson, MS $63,700

Huntington, WV $63,700

Greenville, MS $63,700

Montgomery, AL $63,600

Parkersburg, WV $63,600

Wichita Falls, TX $63,500

Springfield, MO $63,500

Biloxi, MS $63,500

Monroe, LA $63,400

Johnstown, PA $63,400

Sumter, SC $63,300

Columbus, GA $63,300

Abilene, TX $63,200

Pascagoula, MS $63,200

Kingsport, TN $63,000

Albany, GA $63,000

Gulfport, MS $63,000

Alexandria, LA $62,700

Fort Smith, AR $62,600

El Paso, TX $62,400

Las Cruces, NM $62,000

Harlingen, TX $61,900

Pocatello, ID $61,900

Florence, AL $61,800

Brownsville, TX $61,700

Mcallen, TX $61,600

Dothan, AL $61,500

Columbus, MS $61,100

Altus, OK $60,700

Lawton, OK $60,600

Pierre, SD $60,300

What Skills Can Increase a Computer Technician -Senior's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 12.89% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Installation (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
Desktop Support (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Desktop support is a type of technical support where a technician is called to fix a desktop system, or its supporting hardware, software in an organization or at a designated field site.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting	12.89%
Installation	3.76%
Desktop Support	1.94%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Computer Technician -Senior's salary.

Customer Focus: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Customer Focus	$77,328	8%
Leadership	$76,612	7%
Analysis	$75,896	6%

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Computer Technician -Senior Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Computer Technician -Senior salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $80,016. While startup companies pay approximate $67,685.

Computer Technician -Senior Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$67,685
Growth Stage	51~500	$71,584
Established	501~5000	$77,266
Enterprise	5000+	$80,016

Computer Technician -Senior Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Technician -Senior roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Computer Technician -Senior positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Technician -Senior as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Technician -Senior

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$82,340	$40.0	15%
Software & Networking	$82,340	$40.0	15%
Internet	$80,192	$39.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$78,760	$38.0	10%
Insurance	$77,328	$37.0	8%

How Education impacts a Computer Technician -Senior's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Computer Technician -Seniors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Computer Technician -Senior with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $65,407 and $69,909).

Computer Technician -Senior Salaries by Degree Level

$71,700
$70,800
$69,900
$69,000
$68,100
$67,200
$66,300
$65,500

Typical Education for Computer Technician -Senior
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.3%
High School	34.8%
Associates	31.1%
Bachelors	29.3%
Masters	3.0%
Doctorate	0.6%

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Computer Technician -Senior Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Technician -Senior'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.

$63,400

Average $71,600/year

$81,600

$5,283

Average $5,967/month

$6,800

$1,219

Average $1,377/week

$1,569

$30

Average $34/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,600	$6,800	$1,569	$39
Average	$71,600	$5,967	$1,377	$34
25th Percentile	$63,400	$5,283	$1,219	$30

Salary Trends for Computer Technician -Senior

Salaries for a Computer Technician -Senior can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,782 in 2023 to around $58,240 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Technician -Senior salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Computer Technician -Senior Over Time

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Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$58,782
2024	$58,641
2025	$58,240
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Most common benefits for Computer Technician -Senior

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401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
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Common company salaries for Computer Technician -Senior

Here are companies hiring for Computer Technician -Senior 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 Computer Technician -Senior

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Computer Technician -Senior?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Technician -Senior roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

2. Is computer system technician a good career?

A career as a Computer Technician - Senior can be rewarding, with salaries ranging from $62,100 to $79,100, depending on experience and skills. The prospects for employment and advancement in the Information Technology industry are excellent, making it a promising choice for those interested in technology and problem-solving.

3. How long does IT take to become an IT technician?

The timeline to become an IT Technician can vary, typically ranging from a few months to two years. Pursuing formal education, such as an associate degree or specialized diploma in IT or computer science, usually takes about two years. As a Senior Computer Technician, salaries range from $62,100 to $79,100, with a mid-salary of $69,600.

4. What is the highest paid technician?

The highest paid technician roles typically include positions like Lab Engineer and Senior Engineering Technician, with salaries ranging from $76,500 to $125,000 annually. For a Senior Computer Technician, the salary ranges from $62,100 to $79,100, with a mid-salary of $69,600, reflecting competitive compensation in the tech field.

5. How much is a technician paid in USA?

In the USA, a Senior Computer Technician typically earns an annual salary ranging from $62,100 to $79,100. The average salary is around $69,600, translating to a monthly pay of approximately $5,800. This reflects the competitive nature of the tech industry and the demand for skilled technicians.

6. Can technicians make 100k?

Pay will vary based on ability and experience, but for Senior Computer Technicians, salaries typically range from $62,100 to $79,100 per year, with a mid-salary of $69,600. While some highly skilled technicians may approach or exceed $100k, it is not the standard for this role.

7. What is the highest paying computer technician?

The highest paying computer technician roles typically include positions like Senior Computer Specialist, with salaries reaching up to $116,500 per year. However, for a Senior Computer Technician, the salary ranges from $62,100 to $79,100 annually, with a mid-salary of $69,600. These figures reflect the competitive nature of the field.

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