Polysomnographic Technician Salary in the United States
How much does a Polysomnographic Technician make in the United States?
As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Polysomnographic Technician in the United States is $65,814 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.
However, a Polysomnographic Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,429
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,787 to $72,417
Key Factors That Influence Polysomnographic Technician Salaries
A Polysomnographic 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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Polysomnographic Technician Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Polysomnographic 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): $63,507
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,716
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,307
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,066
Expert (over 8 years): $69,263
Levels
Salary
Entry Level Polysomnographic Technician
$63,507
Intermediate Level Polysomnographic Technician
$63,716
Senior Level Polysomnographic Technician
$66,307
Specialist Level Polysomnographic Technician
$69,066
Expert Level Polysomnographic Technician
$69,263
$63,5070 yr
$63,716< 2 yrs
$66,3072-4 yrs
$69,0665-8 yrs
$69,263> 8 yrs
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How Do Polysomnographic 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 Polysomnographic Technicians.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Top Paying Cities for Polysomnographic 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:
San Jose: $83,011
San Francisco: $82,102
Oakland: $80,372
San Jose, CA$83,011
San Francisco, CA$82,102
Oakland, CA$80,372
New York, NY$75,778
Paramus, NJ$74,856
Queens Village, NY$74,853
Passaic, NJ$74,790
Bergenfield, NJ$74,784
Stamford, CT$74,640
Huntington, NY$74,613
Newark, NJ$74,126
Bridgeport, CT$73,987
Vallejo, CA$73,856
New Brunswick, NJ$73,830
Petaluma, CA$73,791
Middlesex, NJ$73,666
Somerset, NJ$73,620
Santa Cruz, CA$73,534
Boston, MA$73,133
Monterey, CA$72,902
Seattle, WA$72,751
Santa Rosa, CA$72,738
Los Angeles, CA$72,718
Juneau, AK$72,547
Washington, DC$72,474
Orange, CA$72,240
Santa Ana, CA$72,066
Long Beach, CA$72,001
Anaheim, CA$71,987
Anchorage, AK$71,954
Santa Maria, CA$71,757
Everett, WA$71,744
Danbury, CT$71,512
Bremerton, WA$71,421
Tacoma, WA$71,184
New Suffolk, NY$71,183
Sacramento, CA$71,165
Santa Barbara, CA$71,092
Trenton, NJ$71,020
San Diego, CA$71,020
Brockton, MA$70,947
Fairbanks, AK$70,786
Lompoc, CA$70,618
Lowell, MA$70,565
Ventura, CA$70,553
Nashua, NH$70,539
Stockton, CA$70,533
Modesto, CA$70,052
Poughkeepsie, NY$69,908
Olympia, WA$69,783
Kennewick, WA$69,783
New Haven, CT$69,756
Lawrence, MA$69,519
Hartford, CT$69,454
Riverside, CA$69,440
New Bedford, MA$69,375
Richland, WA$69,375
Bakersfield, CA$69,282
San Bernardino, CA$69,256
New Britain, CT$69,249
Atlantic City, NJ$69,249
New London, CT$69,223
Norwich, CT$69,203
Portsmouth, NH$69,190
Boulder, CO$69,051
Portland, OR$68,960
Worcester, MA$68,953
Minneapolis, MN$68,749
Philadelphia, PA$68,657
Honolulu, HI$68,440
Saint Paul, MN$68,408
Vineland, NJ$68,394
Providence, RI$68,203
Chicago, IL$68,012
Bellingham, WA$67,933
Springfield, MA$67,881
Baltimore, MD$67,861
Chico, CA$67,696
Pittsfield, MA$67,519
Manchester, NH$67,394
Spokane, WA$67,104
Denver, CO$67,097
Albany, NY$66,788
Troy, NY$66,762
Nassau, NY$66,691
Schenectady, NY$66,624
Wilmington, DE$66,571
Burlington, VT$66,479
Salem, OR$66,452
Portland, ME$66,248
Yakima, WA$66,183
Rochester, MN$65,979
Reno, NV$65,946
Fresno, CA$65,946
Milwaukee, WI$65,886
Detroit, MI$65,821
Ann Arbor, MI$65,809
Allentown, PA$65,801
Colorado Springs, CO$65,689
Syracuse, NY$65,656
Carson City, NV$65,656
Houston, TX$65,564
Eugene, OR$65,531
Gary, IN$65,452
Springfield, OR$65,399
Bismarck, ND$65,386
Galveston, TX$65,340
Medford, OR$65,241
Fort Collins, CO$65,215
Concord, NH$65,182
Austin, TX$65,162
Mesa, AZ$65,024
Reading, PA$65,018
Phoenix, AZ$65,011
Dallas, TX$64,991
Saint Cloud, MN$64,928
Madison, WI$64,840
Utica, NY$64,662
Rochester, NY$64,557
Des Moines, IA$64,550
Raleigh, NC$64,544
Atlanta, GA$64,445
Battle Creek, MI$64,425
Salt Lake City, UT$64,406
Lancaster, PA$64,307
Harrisburg, PA$64,215
Kansas City, MO$64,149
Champaign, IL$64,136
Kansas City, KS$64,136
Fort Worth, TX$64,129
Columbus, OH$64,118
Boca Raton, FL$64,103
Pittsburgh, PA$64,077
Richmond, VA$64,050
Indianapolis, IN$64,037
Cleveland, OH$64,030
Las Vegas, NV$63,951
Cincinnati, OH$63,951
Petersburg, VA$63,853
Huntsville, AL$63,754
Lansing, MI$63,710
Lebanon, PA$63,701
Pueblo, CO$63,695
Appleton, WI$63,675
Buffalo, NY$63,649
Dayton, OH$63,629
Racine, WI$63,616
Charlotte, NC$63,609
Saint Louis, MO$63,589
York, PA$63,550
Elkhart, IN$63,550
Gastonia, NC$63,537
Billings, MT$63,522
Beaumont, TX$63,504
Lorain, OH$63,491
Benton Harbor, MI$63,478
Toledo, OH$63,464
Binghamton, NY$63,432
Rock Hill, SC$63,425
Rockford, IL$63,392
Springfield, IL$63,366
Elyria, OH$63,359
Fargo, ND$63,359
Flagstaff, AZ$63,313
Fort Lauderdale, FL$63,274
Duluth, MN$63,234
Miami, FL$63,234
Cheyenne, WY$63,188
Grand Forks, ND$63,188
Bangor, ME$63,043
Cedar Rapids, IA$62,971
Durham, NC$62,943
Louisville, KY$62,938
Grand Rapids, MI$62,925
Hialeah, FL$62,918
Casper, WY$62,826
Scranton, PA$62,747
New Orleans, LA$62,727
Virginia Beach, VA$62,721
Akron, OH$62,688
Peoria, IL$62,602
Sarasota, FL$62,589
Nashville, TN$62,543
Omaha, NE$62,543
Green Bay, WI$62,543
Baton Rouge, LA$62,510
Charleston, SC$62,497
Jamestown, NY$62,464
Davenport, IA$62,464
Tucson, AZ$62,431
Saint Petersburg, FL$62,392
Tampa, FL$62,379
Evansville, IN$62,339
Port Arthur, TX$62,339
Bradenton, FL$62,313
Santa Fe, NM$62,194
Orlando, FL$62,076
Clearwater, FL$62,056
Canton, OH$61,918
La Crosse, WI$61,918
Albuquerque, NM$61,878
Newport News, VA$61,872
High Point, NC$61,852
Ogden, UT$61,826
Corpus Christi, TX$61,773
Norfolk, VA$61,734
Laramie, WY$61,734
Rock Island, IL$61,694
Saginaw, MI$61,681
Jacksonville, FL$61,674
Salisbury, NC$61,661
Boise, ID$61,648
Moline, IL$61,615
Fort Myers, FL$61,595
Memphis, TN$61,582
Tulsa, OK$61,549
Waterloo, IA$61,510
Spartanburg, SC$61,444
Lincoln, NE$61,411
Fort Wayne, IN$61,398
Provo, UT$61,391
Cedar Falls, IA$61,312
San Antonio, TX$61,286
Greensboro, NC$61,260
South Bend, IN$61,253
Savannah, GA$61,181
Muskegon, MI$61,154
Birmingham, AL$61,148
Winston Salem, NC$61,116
Lake Charles, LA$60,957
Anderson, IN$60,944
Lexington, KY$60,924
Augusta, GA$60,904
Greenville, SC$60,904
Lima, OH$60,852
Wichita, KS$60,845
Tuscaloosa, AL$60,845
Columbia, SC$60,786
Springfield, OH$60,773
Asheville, NC$60,667
Bloomington, IN$60,621
Knoxville, TN$60,384
Shreveport, LA$60,378
Wilmington, NC$60,292
Roanoke, VA$60,292
Topeka, KS$60,174
Frankfort, KY$60,167
Oklahoma City, OK$60,121
Chillicothe, OH$60,095
Longview, TX$60,088
Melbourne, FL$60,082
Sioux Falls, SD$59,976
Mobile, AL$59,970
Terre Haute, IN$59,943
Altoona, PA$59,904
Amarillo, TX$59,858
Killeen, TX$59,838
Fayetteville, AR$59,785
Chattanooga, TN$59,766
Sioux City, IA$59,706
Idaho Falls, ID$59,693
Lynchburg, VA$59,641
Gainesville, FL$59,555
Portsmouth, OH$59,522
Little Rock, AR$59,509
Lafayette, LA$59,483
Youngstown, OH$59,483
Daytona Beach, FL$59,443
Clarksville, TN$59,437
Pensacola, FL$59,430
Temple, TX$59,425
Hopkinsville, KY$59,233
Erie, PA$59,219
Florence, SC$59,193
Charleston, WV$59,088
Great Falls, MT$59,055
Macon, GA$58,963
Tallahassee, FL$58,956
Fayetteville, NC$58,943
Waco, TX$58,930
Helena, MT$58,884
Pine Bluff, AR$58,859
Vincennes, IN$58,778
Lubbock, TX$58,752
Alamogordo, NM$58,713
Twin Falls, ID$58,653
Rapid City, SD$58,634
Jackson, MS$58,515
Huntington, WV$58,511
Greenville, MS$58,509
Parkersburg, WV$58,442
Montgomery, AL$58,430
Wichita Falls, TX$58,364
Springfield, MO$58,364
Biloxi, MS$58,331
Monroe, LA$58,265
Johnstown, PA$58,219
Sumter, SC$58,193
Columbus, GA$58,186
Pascagoula, MS$58,061
Abilene, TX$58,061
Kingsport, TN$57,890
Albany, GA$57,890
Gulfport, MS$57,870
Alexandria, LA$57,653
Fort Smith, AR$57,489
El Paso, TX$57,311
Las Cruces, NM$57,015
Harlingen, TX$56,848
Pocatello, ID$56,837
Florence, AL$56,751
Brownsville, TX$56,738
Mcallen, TX$56,600
Dothan, AL$56,508
Columbus, MS$56,117
Altus, OK$55,810
Lawton, OK$55,685
Pierre, SD$55,448
What Skills Can Increase a Polysomnographic Technician's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Analysis (Mentioned in 4.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
CPR (Mentioned in 3.57% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
Medical Equipment (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Operating and maintaining equipment and devices to diagnose and treat medical conditions and deliver high-quality patient care.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Analysis
4.67%
CPR
3.57%
Medical Equipment
2.2%
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 Polysomnographic Technician's salary.
Medical Equipment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Medical Equipment
$69,763
6%
Process Improvement
$69,763
6%
Billing
$69,105
5%
Collaboration
$68,447
4%
Physiology
$68,447
4%
Data Quality
$67,788
3%
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Polysomnographic Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Polysomnographic Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $69,900.
While startup companies pay approximate $59,535.
Polysomnographic Technician Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$59,535
Growth Stage
51~500
$62,854
Established
501~5000
$67,617
Enterprise
5000+
$69,900
Polysomnographic Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Polysomnographic Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare,
offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely,
Polysomnographic Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Polysomnographic Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for a Polysomnographic Technician
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare
$72,395
$35.0
10%
How Education impacts a Polysomnographic Technician's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Polysomnographic Technicians enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Polysomnographic Technician with a Associate's Degree is between
$61,733
and $65,405).
Polysomnographic Technician Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Polysomnographic Technician
No Diploma0.9%
High School50.1%
Associates24.6%
Bachelors20.8%
Masters2.6%
Doctorate0.9%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
0.9%
High School
50.1%
Associates
24.6%
Bachelors
20.8%
Masters
2.6%
Doctorate
0.9%
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Polysomnographic Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Polysomnographic 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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Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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Last Updated on June 01, 2026
$58,787
Average$65,814/year
$72,417
$4,899
Average$5,485/month
$6,035
$1,131
Average$1,266/week
$1,393
$28
Average$32/hour
$35
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$72,417
$6,035
$1,393
$35
Average
$65,814
$5,485
$1,266
$32
25th Percentile
$58,787
$4,899
$1,131
$28
Polysomnographic Technician Salary Growth & Career Path
Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings.
As a Polysomnographic Technician, you have the following paths for advancement.
The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles.
By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.
Polysomnographic Technician Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role
Estimate Salary
Projected Raise
Audiology Technician
$38,571
-41%
Endoscopy Technician
$44,922
-32%
Sleep Center Manager
$98,544
50%
Salaries of jobs related to Polysomnographic Technician
Salaries for a Polysomnographic Technician can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $67,397 in 2023
to around $66,236 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Polysomnographic Technician salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Polysomnographic Technician Over Time
2022
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2023
$67,397
2024
$67,043
2025
$66,236
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$67,397
2024
$67,043
2025
$66,236
2026
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Most common benefits for Polysomnographic Technician
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
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Common company salaries for Polysomnographic Technician
Here are companies hiring for Polysomnographic Technician and their salaries, click below for more details.
N
$97,099/per year
New York Police Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$95,962/per year
State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$94,615/per year
US Department of Transportation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$93,141/per year
US General Services Administration
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$92,342/per year
Los Angeles County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
D
$92,011/per year
Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,967/per year
US Department of Commerce
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,755/per year
US Department of Energy
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
F
$91,673/per year
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$90,276/per year
Naval Sea Systems Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,975/per year
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$88,721/per year
San Diego County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,664/per year
The TTB
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$87,569/per year
Lutheran Services
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
M
$85,066/per year
Maryland Inc
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$83,780/per year
State University of New York
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$82,969/per year
New York State
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
P
$82,703/per year
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$80,526/per year
US Central Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
H
$80,286/per year
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$79,270/per year
Air Force Reserve
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$78,505/per year
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$76,678/per year
State of Florida - Department of Health
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$75,183/per year
New York State Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$75,106/per year
State University System of Florida
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
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FAQ about Polysomnographic Technician
1. Where can a Polysomnographic Technician earn the most?
A Polysomnographic Technician's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer.
According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Polysomnographic Technician earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Polysomnographic Technician is $83,011.
2. What is the highest pay for Polysomnographic Technician?
The highest pay for Polysomnographic Technician is $78,429.
3. What is the lowest pay for Polysomnographic Technician?
The lowest pay for Polysomnographic Technician is $52,389.
4. What are the responsibilities of Polysomnographic Technician?
Under the direction of a physician, administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. Typically requires an associate degree or its equivalent and certification as a polysomnographic technician. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Polysomnographic Technician?
The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Polysomnographic Technician roles,
with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.
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