As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Maintenance Technician III in the United States is $73,401. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,901 to $84,429, with most professionals earning between $55,252 and $94,470.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $84,429 | $7,036 | $1,624 | $41 |
| Average | $73,401 | $6,117 | $1,412 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $63,901 | $5,325 | $1,229 | $31 |
An entry-level Production Maintenance Technician III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $68,352. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $69,052. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $72,556. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $76,626, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $78,742.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Production Maintenance Technician III | $68,352 |
| Intermediate Level Production Maintenance Technician III | $69,052 |
| Senior Level Production Maintenance Technician III | $72,556 |
| Specialist Level Production Maintenance Technician III | $76,626 |
| Expert Level Production Maintenance Technician III | $78,742 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Production Maintenance Technician III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $54,243 in 2023 to approximately $54,220 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Production Maintenance Technician III salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $73,401 | 68.9% | ||
| Bonus | $1,237 | 1.2% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,710 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,135 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,493 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.8% | ||
| Pension | $4,030 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,186 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $106,544 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Production Maintenance Technician III is $73,401. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Production Maintenance Technician III is $35; the average weekly pay of Production Maintenance Technician III is $1,412; the average monthly pay of Production Maintenance Technician III is $6,117.
A Production Maintenance Technician III'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 Production Maintenance Technician III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Production Maintenance Technician III is $92,118.
The highest pay for Production Maintenance Technician III is $94,470.
The lowest pay for Production Maintenance Technician III is $55,252.
Production Maintenance Technician III performs preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems. Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. Being a Production Maintenance Technician III performs equipment failure analysis to complete preventive and unscheduled maintenance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. Additionally, Production Maintenance Technician III logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system. Follows all safety procedures. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Production Maintenance Technician III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Production Maintenance Technician III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
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.
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.
Plumbing: Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
SOP: SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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