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Hourly Wage for Testing Technician, Sr. Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Testing Technician, Sr.?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Testing Technician, Sr. in the United States is $33, which translates to an annual salary of about $69,414.

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): $40 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30 to $37 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26 per hour
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Testing Technician, Sr. Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,315 $6,360 $1,468 $37
Average $69,414 $5,785 $1,335 $33
25th Percentile $61,921 $5,160 $1,191 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Testing Technician, Sr. Salaries

A Testing Technician, Sr.'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 Testing Technician, Sr. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Testing Technician, Sr.'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:

  • Testing Technician (1-3 years): $58,494
  • Testing Technician, Sr. (3-5 years): $69,414
  • Production Test Supervisor (5+ years): $81,326
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Testing Technician1-3 years$58,494
Testing Technician, Sr.3-5 years$69,414
Production Test Supervisor5+ years$81,326
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Top Paying Cities for Testing Technician, Sr.s

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: $87,552
  • San Francisco: $86,691
  • Oakland: $84,768

What Skills Can Increase a Testing Technician, Sr.'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.6% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Test Automation (Mentioned in 3.6% Job Postings): Leveraging automation tools to maintain test data, execute tests, and analyze test results to improve software quality.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 2.82% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.6%
Test Automation 3.6%
Technical Support 2.82%
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 Testing Technician, Sr.'s salary.
  • Employment Authorization: Can increase your salary by up to 54%.
  • Test Automation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Continuous Integration: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employment Authorization
$106,898
54%
Test Automation
$84,685
22%
Continuous Integration
$81,214
17%
Software Testing
$81,214
17%
Agile
$80,520
16%
Testing Tools
$79,826
15%
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How Education impacts a Testing Technician, Sr.'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Testing Technician, Sr.s 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 Testing Technician, Sr. with a Associate's Degree is between $68,511 and $73,498).

Testing Technician, Sr. Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Testing Technician, Sr.
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 23.1%
High School 23.1%
Associates 52.6%
Bachelors 23.1%
Masters 1.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Testing Technician, Sr. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Testing Technician, Sr.'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Testing Technician, Sr.

Salaries for a Testing Technician, Sr. can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,901 in 2023 to around $63,212 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Testing Technician, Sr. salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Testing Technician, Sr. Over Time

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2023
$63,901
2024
$63,776
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$63,212
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FAQ about Testing Technician, Sr.

1. What are the responsibilities of Testing Technician, Sr.?

Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results. Records data from testing in standard formats and provides results to product and engineering teams. Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing. May recommend changes in testing methods or equipment changes. Requires knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Testing Technician, Sr.

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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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Test Automation: Leveraging automation tools to maintain test data, execute tests, and analyze test results to improve software quality.

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Technical Support: Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.

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