How much does an Ep Tech make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ep Tech in the United States is $73,592 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,418
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,433 to $82,399
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,735

Key Factors That Influence Ep Tech Salaries

An Ep Tech'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 Ep Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ep Tech'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): $65,581
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,667
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,404
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,828
  • Expert (over 8 years): $136,884
Levels Salary
CAD Draft... Level Ep Tech$65,581
Ep Tech Level Ep Tech$74,667
CAD Draft... Level Ep Tech$90,404
CAD Draft... Level Ep Tech$116,828
CAD Draft... Level Ep Tech$136,884

Top Paying Cities for Ep Teches

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: $92,821
  • San Francisco: $91,805
  • Oakland: $89,870

What Skills Can Increase an Ep Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • 3D CAD (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): CAD is short for Computer-aided design. It's the use of computers to aid in the creation and optimization of a design. Designs made through 3D CAD software focus on the three dimensional quality of design of characters and objects.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 1.96%
3D CAD 1.49%
Installation 1.17%

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 an Ep Tech's salary.

  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis $78,007
6%
Collaboration $76,535
4%
Presentation $76,535
4%

Ep Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ep Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Ep Tech positions in Media or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ep Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ep Tech

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$99,349$48.035%
Aerospace & Defense$95,669$46.030%
Financial Services$91,990$44.025%
Construction$88,310$42.020%
Internet$88,310$42.020%

How Education impacts an Ep Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ep Teches 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 an Ep Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $75,297 and $80,219).

Ep Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ep Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 21.0%
Associates 54.0%
Bachelors 21.9%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.3%

Ep Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ep Tech'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 September 01, 2026
$68,433
Average $73,592/year
$82,399
$5,703
Average $6,133/month
$6,867
$1,316
Average $1,415/week
$1,585
$33
Average $35/hour
$40
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,399 $6,867 $1,585 $40
Average $73,592 $6,133 $1,415 $35
25th Percentile $68,433 $5,703 $1,316 $33

Most common benefits for Ep Tech

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Ep Tech

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FAQ about Ep Tech

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ep Tech?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Ep Tech roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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