Plasma Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Plasma Tech make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plasma Tech in the United States is $38,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,192
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,629 to $42,662
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,845
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Plasma Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,662 $3,555 $820 $21
Average $38,785 $3,232 $746 $19
25th Percentile $34,629 $2,886 $666 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Plasma Tech Salaries

A Plasma 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 Do Plasma Tech 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 Plasma Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,942.
  • California: $42,780.
  • Massachusetts: $42,209.

Top Paying Cities for Plasma 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: $48,919
  • San Francisco: $48,438
  • Oakland: $47,364

What Skills Can Increase a Plasma Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 35.64% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Prior Authorization (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Prior authorization is a utilization management process used by some health insurance companies in the United States to determine if they will cover a prescribed procedure, service, or medication.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 35.64%
Prior Authorization 2.45%
Microsoft Office 1.25%
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 Plasma Tech's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$45,766
18%
Decision Making
$43,051
11%
Commitment
$42,663
10%
Effective Communication
$41,500
7%
Patient Safety
$41,500
7%
Collaboration
$41,500
7%
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How Education impacts a Plasma Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plasma 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 a Plasma Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,764 and $45,963).

Plasma Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plasma Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 63.1%
High School 63.1%
Associates 21.3%
Bachelors 13.1%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Plasma Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plasma 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Plasma Tech

Salaries for a Plasma Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,201 in 2023 to around $41,614 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plasma Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Plasma Tech Over Time

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$41,201
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$42,660
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