What are the main factors that influence an Orthopedic Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change An Orthopedic Technician's salary?

An Orthopedic Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,974 for beginners, reaching about $51,853 at mid-level, and approach $54,294 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Orthopedic Technician?

Orthopedic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Orthopedic Technician roles are District of Columbia $56,247, California $56,034, Massachusetts $55,287. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Orthopedic Technician roles make?

Salaries for Orthopedic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Orthopedic Doctor: $566,595; Orthopedic Surgeon: $549,720; Surgeon - Orthopedic: $549,715; orthopedic nursing: $84,080; Orthopedic Technologist: $58,207.

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Orthopedic Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Orthopedic Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Orthopedic Technician in Delaware is $51,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,861
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,918 to $56,898
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,064

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Orthopedic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,898	$4,741	$1,094	$27
Average	$51,446	$4,287	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$43,918	$3,660	$845	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Orthopedic Technician Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Orthopedic Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Orthopedic Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,974
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,199
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,853
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,131
Expert (over 8 years): $54,294

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Orthopedic Technician	$48,974
Intermediate Level Orthopedic Technician	$49,199
Senior Level Orthopedic Technician	$51,853
Specialist Level Orthopedic Technician	$54,131
Expert Level Orthopedic Technician	$54,294

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How Do Orthopedic Technician 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 Orthopedic Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,247.
California: $56,034.
Massachusetts: $55,287.

District of Columbia $56,247 California $56,034 Massachusetts $55,287 Washington $55,084 New Jersey $55,063 Alaska $54,992 Connecticut $54,291 New York $54,007

Hawaii $53,097 Rhode Island $52,670 Maryland $52,381 Minnesota $51,985 Colorado $51,832 Illinois $51,781 Oregon $51,588 Delaware $51,446

New Hampshire $51,357 Virginia $51,157 Pennsylvania $50,572 Nevada $50,278 North Dakota $50,181 Michigan $50,029 Wisconsin $49,973 Vermont $49,861

Texas $49,551 Maine $49,531 Arizona $49,500 Ohio $49,465 Georgia $48,998 Indiana $48,764 Wyoming $48,718 Utah $48,647

Iowa $48,617 Kansas $48,373 Louisiana $48,302 North Carolina $48,276 Missouri $48,266 Florida $48,068 Montana $47,961 Nebraska $47,860

Kentucky $47,804 South Carolina $47,601 Tennessee $47,474 Idaho $47,423 New Mexico $47,052 Oklahoma $46,971 Alabama $46,671 South Dakota $46,168

Arkansas $45,894 West Virginia $45,746 Mississippi $45,304

Top Paying Cities for Orthopedic Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $51,215
Little Creek: $51,589
Magnolia: $51,515

Lincoln, DE $51,215 Little Creek, DE $51,589 Magnolia, DE $51,515 Milford, DE $51,345 Marydel, DE $51,429 Millsboro, DE $51,000 Millville, DE $51,078 Milton, DE $51,167

Nassau, DE $51,204 Ocean View, DE $51,070 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,168 Seaford, DE $51,197 Selbyville, DE $50,985 Smyrna, DE $51,625 Viola, DE $51,387 Woodside, DE $51,525

Bear, DE $51,407 Newark, DE $51,387 Claymont, DE $51,492 Delaware City, DE $51,439 Hockessin, DE $51,383 Kirkwood, DE $51,429 Middletown, DE $51,449 Montchanin, DE $51,394

New Castle, DE $51,402 Odessa, DE $51,474 Port Penn, DE $51,509 Rockland, DE $51,399 Saint Georges, DE $51,432 Townsend, DE $51,512 Winterthur, DE $51,406 Lewes, DE $51,187

Wilmington, DE $51,385 Dover, DE $51,589 Dover Afb, DE $51,318 Bethany Beach, DE $51,016 Bethel, DE $51,069 Bridgeville, DE $51,189 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,444 Cheswold, DE $51,573

Clayton, DE $51,574 Dagsboro, DE $50,980 Delmar, DE $50,899 Ellendale, DE $51,053 Felton, DE $51,341 Fenwick Island, DE $50,992 Frankford, DE $50,903 Frederica, DE $51,391

Georgetown, DE $50,961 Greenwood, DE $51,197 Harbeson, DE $51,015 Harrington, DE $51,275 Hartly, DE $51,435 Houston, DE $51,202 Kenton, DE $51,577 Laurel, DE $50,931

Yorklyn, DE $51,398

Orthopedic Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Orthopedic Technician'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.

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$43,918

Average $51,446/year

$56,898

$3,660

Average $4,287/month

$4,741

$845

Average $989/week

$1,094

$21

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,898	$4,741	$1,094	$27
Average	$51,446	$4,287	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$43,918	$3,660	$845	$21

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