Student Nurse Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Student Nurse Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Student Nurse Technician in the United States is $34,842 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Student Nurse Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,052
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,398 to $37,569
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,172
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Student Nurse Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,569 $3,131 $722 $18
Average $34,842 $2,903 $670 $17
25th Percentile $32,398 $2,700 $623 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Student Nurse Technician Salaries

A Student Nurse Technician'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 Student Nurse Technician 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 Student Nurse Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,577.
  • California: $38,430.
  • Massachusetts: $37,918.

Top Paying Cities for Student Nurse Technicians

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: $43,946
  • San Francisco: $43,465
  • Oakland: $42,549

What Skills Can Increase a Student Nurse Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.33%
Long Term Care 4.24%
Geriatrics 2.77%
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 Student Nurse Technician's salary.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Skills
$37,629
8%
Innovation
$36,932
6%
Coordination
$36,932
6%
Integrity
$36,932
6%
Initiative
$36,584
5%
Cardiac
$36,584
5%
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Student Nurse Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Student Nurse Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Student Nurse Technician positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Student Nurse Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Student Nurse Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$43,552$21.025%

How Education impacts a Student Nurse Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Student Nurse Technicians 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 Student Nurse Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $32,144 and $34,088).

Student Nurse Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Student Nurse Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 68.5%
Associates 14.6%
Bachelors 12.9%
Masters 1.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Student Nurse Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Student Nurse Technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Student Nurse Technician

Salaries for a Student Nurse Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,158 in 2023 to around $39,981 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Student Nurse Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Student Nurse Technician Over Time

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2023
$40,158
2024
$40,447
2025
$39,981
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2023 $40,158
2024 $40,447
2025 $39,981
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FAQ about Student Nurse Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Student Nurse Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Student Nurse Technician roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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