What are the main factors that influence a Rack Installer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Rack Installer's salary?

A Rack Installer's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,297 for beginners, reaching about $42,045 at mid-level, and approach $45,142 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Rack Installer?

Rack Installer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rack Installer roles are District of Columbia $45,048, California $44,877, Massachusetts $44,279. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rack Installer roles make?

Salaries for Rack Installer level roles vary by specialization: Installer: $108,655; Rack Decom Datatech: $105,049; Refrigeration Rack Technician: $60,313; Drywall Installer: $54,230; Rack Room Shoes Store Manager: $53,011.

How do different companies affect a Rack Installer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Rack Installer roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Rack Installer Salary in the United States

How much does a Rack Installer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rack Installer in the United States is $40,687 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,459
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,336 to $44,755
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,375

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Rack Installer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,755	$3,730	$861	$22
Average	$40,687	$3,391	$782	$20
25th Percentile	$36,336	$3,028	$699	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Rack Installer Salaries

A Rack Installer'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 Rack Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rack Installer'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): $39,297
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,599
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,045
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,949
Expert (over 8 years): $45,142

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Rack Installer	$39,297
Intermediate Level Rack Installer	$39,599
Senior Level Rack Installer	$42,045
Specialist Level Rack Installer	$44,949
Expert Level Rack Installer	$45,142

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How Do Rack Installer 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 Rack Installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,048.
California: $44,877.
Massachusetts: $44,279.

District of Columbia $45,048

California $44,877

Massachusetts $44,279

Washington $44,116

New Jersey $44,100

Alaska $44,043

Connecticut $43,482

New York $43,254

Hawaii $42,526

Rhode Island $42,184

Maryland $41,952

Minnesota $41,634

Colorado $41,512

Illinois $41,472

Oregon $41,317

Delaware $41,203

New Hampshire $41,132

Virginia $40,971

Pennsylvania $40,503

Nevada $40,267

North Dakota $40,190

Michigan $40,068

Wisconsin $40,023

Vermont $39,934

Texas $39,686

Maine $39,669

Arizona $39,645

Ohio $39,616

Georgia $39,242

Indiana $39,055

Wyoming $39,018

Utah $38,961

Iowa $38,937

Kansas $38,742

Louisiana $38,685

North Carolina $38,664

Missouri $38,656

Florida $38,498

Montana $38,412

Nebraska $38,331

Kentucky $38,286

South Carolina $38,123

Tennessee $38,022

Idaho $37,981

New Mexico $37,684

Oklahoma $37,619

Alabama $37,379

South Dakota $36,976

Arkansas $36,756

West Virginia $36,638

Mississippi $36,284

Top Paying Cities for Rack Installers

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: $51,318
San Francisco: $50,813
Oakland: $49,686

San Jose, CA $51,318

San Francisco, CA $50,813

Oakland, CA $49,686

New York, NY $47,152

Queens Village, NY $46,846

Paramus, NJ $46,521

Passaic, NJ $46,480

Bergenfield, NJ $46,440

Stamford, CT $46,379

Huntington, NY $46,338

Newark, NJ $46,073

Bridgeport, CT $45,992

New Brunswick, NJ $45,858

Vallejo, CA $45,772

Middlesex, NJ $45,748

Somerset, NJ $45,711

Petaluma, CA $45,618

Santa Cruz, CA $45,459

Boston, MA $45,378

Monterey, CA $45,174

Fairbanks, AK $45,146

Los Angeles, CA $45,068

Washington, DC $45,048

Seattle, WA $44,975

Santa Rosa, CA $44,967

Juneau, AK $44,849

Orange, CA $44,714

Anchorage, AK $44,641

Anaheim, CA $44,613

Santa Ana, CA $44,552

Nassau, NY $44,527

Long Beach, CA $44,511

Danbury, CT $44,499

Santa Maria, CA $44,360

Everett, WA $44,352

Bremerton, WA $44,153

Trenton, NJ $44,076

Sacramento, CA $44,059

San Diego, CA $44,039

Brockton, MA $44,023

Tacoma, WA $44,007

Santa Barbara, CA $43,950

Lowell, MA $43,787

New Suffolk, NY $43,771

Nashua, NH $43,722

Lompoc, CA $43,657

Ventura, CA $43,616

Stockton, CA $43,604

New Haven, CT $43,522

Atlantic City, NJ $43,417

Hartford, CT $43,327

Modesto, CA $43,307

Poughkeepsie, NY $43,217

New Britain, CT $43,197

Olympia, WA $43,140

Kennewick, WA $43,140

New London, CT $43,132

Norwich, CT $43,120

Lawrence, MA $43,099

Bakersfield, CA $42,985

Riverside, CA $42,928

New Bedford, MA $42,928

Richland, WA $42,888

Portsmouth, NH $42,855

Vineland, NJ $42,847

San Bernardino, CA $42,814

Boulder, CO $42,700

Worcester, MA $42,668

Portland, OR $42,631

Saint Paul, MN $42,582

Minneapolis, MN $42,582

Philadelphia, PA $42,526

Honolulu, HI $42,310

Springfield, MA $42,167

Providence, RI $42,163

Chicago, IL $42,045

Bellingham, WA $41,997

Baltimore, MD $41,952

Chico, CA $41,850

Wilmington, DE $41,781

Pittsfield, MA $41,740

Manchester, NH $41,663

Spokane, WA $41,484

Denver, CO $41,480

Albany, NY $41,289

Troy, NY $41,272

Schenectady, NY $41,187

Burlington, VT $41,097

Portland, ME $40,955

Salem, OR $40,922

Yakima, WA $40,914

Ann Arbor, MI $40,902

Rochester, MN $40,788

Fresno, CA $40,768

Reno, NV $40,768

Milwaukee, WI $40,731

Detroit, MI $40,691

Allentown, PA $40,678

Carson City, NV $40,674

Houston, TX $40,613

Colorado Springs, CO $40,609

Syracuse, NY $40,589

Eugene, OR $40,512

Bismarck, ND $40,463

Gary, IN $40,463

Galveston, TX $40,463

Springfield, OR $40,430

Medford, OR $40,333

Fort Collins, CO $40,316

Austin, TX $40,284

Mesa, AZ $40,198

Phoenix, AZ $40,190

Dallas, TX $40,178

Reading, PA $40,154

Saint Cloud, MN $40,137

Concord, NH $40,101

Madison, WI $40,084

Utica, NY $39,974

Raleigh, NC $39,942

Las Vegas, NV $39,938

Rochester, NY $39,909

Des Moines, IA $39,905

Atlanta, GA $39,840

Battle Creek, MI $39,828

Salt Lake City, UT $39,816

Lancaster, PA $39,755

Champaign, IL $39,747

Harrisburg, PA $39,698

Durham, NC $39,661

Kansas City, MO $39,657

Kansas City, KS $39,649

Fort Worth, TX $39,645

Boca Raton, FL $39,629

Cleveland, OH $39,625

Columbus, OH $39,616

Pittsburgh, PA $39,612

Richmond, VA $39,596

Indianapolis, IN $39,588

Cincinnati, OH $39,535

Petersburg, VA $39,474

Billings, MT $39,385

Lansing, MI $39,385

Huntsville, AL $39,385

Lebanon, PA $39,380

Dayton, OH $39,376

Pueblo, CO $39,376

Appleton, WI $39,364

Buffalo, NY $39,348

Racine, WI $39,328

Charlotte, NC $39,324

Saint Louis, MO $39,311

Springfield, IL $39,295

Elkhart, IN $39,287

York, PA $39,287

Gastonia, NC $39,283

Benton Harbor, MI $39,283

Beaumont, TX $39,258

Lorain, OH $39,250

Toledo, OH $39,234

Binghamton, NY $39,214

Rock Hill, SC $39,210

Rockford, IL $39,189

Fargo, ND $39,169

Elyria, OH $39,169

Flagstaff, AZ $39,140

Fort Lauderdale, FL $39,116

Miami, FL $39,092

Duluth, MN $39,026

Bangor, ME $38,974

Cedar Rapids, IA $38,929

Louisville, KY $38,908

Grand Rapids, MI $38,900

Hialeah, FL $38,896

Casper, WY $38,839

Scranton, PA $38,791

New Orleans, LA $38,778

Virginia Beach, VA $38,774

Akron, OH $38,754

Peoria, IL $38,701

Sarasota, FL $38,693

Green Bay, WI $38,664

Baton Rouge, LA $38,644

Charleston, SC $38,636

Nashville, TN $38,624

Jamestown, NY $38,616

Davenport, IA $38,616

Tucson, AZ $38,595

Cheyenne, WY $38,583

Saint Petersburg, FL $38,571

Tampa, FL $38,563

Omaha, NE $38,555

Port Arthur, TX $38,538

Evansville, IN $38,538

Bradenton, FL $38,522

Santa Fe, NM $38,449

Orlando, FL $38,408

Clearwater, FL $38,363

Canton, OH $38,278

La Crosse, WI $38,278

Grand Forks, ND $38,266

Albuquerque, NM $38,253

Tulsa, OK $38,253

Newport News, VA $38,249

High Point, NC $38,237

Ogden, UT $38,221

Corpus Christi, TX $38,188

Laramie, WY $38,164

Norfolk, VA $38,164

Rock Island, IL $38,140

Saginaw, MI $38,131

Jacksonville, FL $38,127

Salisbury, NC $38,119

Memphis, TN $38,111

Moline, IL $38,091

Fort Myers, FL $38,078

Waterloo, IA $38,026

Spartanburg, SC $37,985

Lincoln, NE $37,965

Fort Wayne, IN $37,956

Birmingham, AL $37,912

Cedar Falls, IA $37,904

Provo, UT $37,899

Springfield, OH $37,895

San Antonio, TX $37,887

Greensboro, NC $37,871

South Bend, IN $37,867

Winston Salem, NC $37,863

Boise, ID $37,851

Savannah, GA $37,822

Muskegon, MI $37,749

Lima, OH $37,700

Lake Charles, LA $37,684

Anderson, IN $37,676

Lexington, KY $37,663

Augusta, GA $37,651

Greenville, SC $37,651

Wichita, KS $37,615

Tuscaloosa, AL $37,615

Columbia, SC $37,578

Bloomington, IN $37,476

Roanoke, VA $37,452

Asheville, NC $37,399

Knoxville, TN $37,330

Shreveport, LA $37,326

Wilmington, NC $37,273

Frankfort, KY $37,196

Oklahoma City, OK $37,167

Chillicothe, OH $37,151

Longview, TX $37,147

Topeka, KS $37,135

Mobile, AL $37,074

Terre Haute, IN $37,057

Erie, PA $37,053

Altoona, PA $37,033

Melbourne, FL $37,021

Amarillo, TX $37,004

Killeen, TX $36,992

Fayetteville, AR $36,960

Sioux Falls, SD $36,931

Chattanooga, TN $36,907

Idaho Falls, ID $36,903

Gainesville, FL $36,817

Portsmouth, OH $36,797

Little Rock, AR $36,789

Lynchburg, VA $36,789

Lafayette, LA $36,772

Youngstown, OH $36,772

Temple, TX $36,756

Daytona Beach, FL $36,748

Clarksville, TN $36,744

Pensacola, FL $36,740

Hopkinsville, KY $36,618

Charleston, WV $36,614

Florence, SC $36,593

Sioux City, IA $36,569

Macon, GA $36,451

Tallahassee, FL $36,447

Fayetteville, NC $36,439

Waco, TX $36,431

Wichita Falls, TX $36,431

Pine Bluff, AR $36,414

Vincennes, IN $36,337

Lubbock, TX $36,321

Great Falls, MT $36,296

Alamogordo, NM $36,292

Abilene, TX $36,260

Rapid City, SD $36,207

Monroe, LA $36,207

Albany, GA $36,183

Huntington, WV $36,178

Jackson, MS $36,174

Greenville, MS $36,170

Parkersburg, WV $36,130

Montgomery, AL $36,121

Johnstown, PA $36,113

Springfield, MO $36,081

Biloxi, MS $36,060

Sumter, SC $35,975

Columbus, GA $35,971

Twin Falls, ID $35,947

Pascagoula, MS $35,894

Kingsport, TN $35,788

Gulfport, MS $35,776

Alexandria, LA $35,641

Fort Smith, AR $35,540

El Paso, TX $35,430

Helena, MT $35,377

Las Cruces, NM $35,247

Harlingen, TX $35,133

Pocatello, ID $35,096

Florence, AL $35,084

Brownsville, TX $35,076

Dothan, AL $35,011

Mcallen, TX $34,990

Columbus, MS $34,689

Altus, OK $34,502

Lawton, OK $34,425

Pierre, SD $34,278

What Skills Can Increase a Rack Installer'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 Rack Installer'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	$48,010	18%
Decision Making	$45,162	11%
Commitment	$44,755	10%
Effective Communication	$43,535	7%
Patient Safety	$43,535	7%
Collaboration	$43,535	7%

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How Education impacts a Rack Installer's Salary?

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

Rack Installer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Rack Installer

No Diploma 63.1%

High School 63.1%

Associates 21.3%

Bachelors 13.1%

Masters 2.5%

Doctorate 0.0%

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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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Rack Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rack Installer'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 January 01, 2026

$36,336

Average $40,687/year

$44,755

$3,028

Average $3,391/month

$3,730

$699

Average $782/week

$861

$17

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,755	$3,730	$861	$22
Average	$40,687	$3,391	$782	$20
25th Percentile	$36,336	$3,028	$699	$17

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Salary Trends for Rack Installer

Salaries for a Rack Installer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $43,218 in 2023 to around $43,652 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rack Installer salary trends, .

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2023

$43,218

2024

$44,748

2025

$43,652

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