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Hourly Wage for PC Maintenance Technician I Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of PC Maintenance Technician I?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a PC Maintenance Technician I in the United States is $24, which translates to an annual salary of about $50,761.

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): $29 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22 to $27 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20 per hour
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PC Maintenance Technician I Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,817 $4,651 $1,073 $27
Average $50,761 $4,230 $976 $24
25th Percentile $46,141 $3,845 $887 $22
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Key Factors That Influence PC Maintenance Technician I Salaries

A PC Maintenance Technician I'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects PC Maintenance Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PC Maintenance Technician I'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:

  • PC Maintenance Technician I (0-1 years): $50,761
  • PC Maintenance Technician II (1-3 years): $60,886
  • PC Maintenance Technician III (3-5 years): $71,520
  • PC Support Manager (5+ years): $118,193
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
PC Maintenance Technician I0-1 years$50,761
PC Maintenance Technician II1-3 years$60,886
PC Maintenance Technician III3-5 years$71,520
PC Support Manager5+ years$118,193
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How Do PC Maintenance 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 PC Maintenance Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,203.
  • California: $55,989.
  • Massachusetts: $55,243.

Top Paying Cities for PC Maintenance 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: $64,025
  • San Francisco: $63,324
  • Oakland: $61,989

What Skills Can Increase a PC Maintenance Technician I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 11.68% 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.
  • Help Desk (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): The activities involved in handling and resolving customer grievances and issues faster and efficient by a ticketing system.
  • Field Service (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Managing and optimizing operations to respond to and address customer requests at off-site locations or client sites.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 11.68%
Help Desk 2.94%
Field Service 1.65%
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 PC Maintenance Technician I's salary.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scheduling
$56,345
11%
Customer Support
$55,329
9%
Teamwork
$55,329
9%
Presentation
$54,822
8%
Insight
$54,314
7%
Cisco
$53,807
6%
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How Education impacts a PC Maintenance Technician I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many PC Maintenance Technician Is 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 PC Maintenance Technician I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,912 and $48,372).

PC Maintenance Technician I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for PC Maintenance Technician I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 41.1%
Associates 31.1%
Bachelors 24.1%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.1%
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PC Maintenance Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PC Maintenance 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for PC Maintenance Technician I

Salaries for a PC Maintenance Technician I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,486 in 2023 to around $47,200 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of PC Maintenance Technician I salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of PC Maintenance Technician I Over Time

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2023
$47,486
2024
$47,278
2025
$47,200
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2024 $47,278
2025 $47,200
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FAQ about PC Maintenance Technician I

1. What are the responsibilities of PC Maintenance Technician I?

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and computer peripherals. Resolves internal user problems and ensures correct operation of personal computers. Maintains parts inventory and logs all service/repair activity. May perform system setups for new hires. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a project leader or supervisor. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

2. What are the skills of PC Maintenance Technician I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: 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.

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Help Desk: The activities involved in handling and resolving customer grievances and issues faster and efficient by a ticketing system.

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Field Service: Managing and optimizing operations to respond to and address customer requests at off-site locations or client sites.

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