What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change A Desktop Technician's salary?

A Desktop Technician's salary grows with experience: a Desktop Technician (0-1 years)earns $53,359, a CAD Support Technician II (1-3 years)earns $58,735, a CAD Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $71,207, a CAD Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $78,840, a CAD Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,056,

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Technician?

Desktop Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Technician roles are District of Columbia $57,418, California $57,200, Massachusetts $56,438. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Technician roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Technician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Desktop Support Technician: $87,726; Client Desktop Services Senior Support Technician: $86,700; Desktop Systems Support Technician-Experienced: $86,690; Senior Desktop Support Technician: $72,798; It Desktop Technician: $60,062.

Desktop Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Desktop Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Technician in Rhode Island is $53,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,380
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,618 to $59,323
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,840

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Desktop Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,323	$4,944	$1,141	$29
Average	$53,767	$4,481	$1,034	$26
25th Percentile	$49,618	$4,135	$954	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Technician Salaries

A Desktop 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Technician'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): $53,359
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,735
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,207
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,840
Expert (over 8 years): $95,056

Levels	Salary
Desktop T... Level Desktop Technician	$53,359
CAD Suppo... Level Desktop Technician	$58,735
CAD Suppo... Level Desktop Technician	$71,207
CAD Suppo... Level Desktop Technician	$78,840
CAD Super... Level Desktop Technician	$95,056

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How Do Desktop 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 Desktop Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,418.
California: $57,200.
Massachusetts: $56,438.

District of Columbia $57,418 California $57,200 Massachusetts $56,438 Washington $56,231 New Jersey $56,210 Alaska $56,137 Connecticut $55,422 New York $55,131

Hawaii $54,203 Rhode Island $53,767 Maryland $53,472 Minnesota $53,067 Colorado $52,912 Illinois $52,860 Oregon $52,663 Delaware $52,518

New Hampshire $52,426 Virginia $52,222 Pennsylvania $51,626 Nevada $51,325 North Dakota $51,226 Michigan $51,071 Wisconsin $51,014 Vermont $50,900

Texas $50,583 Maine $50,563 Arizona $50,531 Ohio $50,495 Georgia $50,018 Indiana $49,779 Wyoming $49,733 Utah $49,660

Iowa $49,629 Kansas $49,380 Louisiana $49,308 North Carolina $49,282 Missouri $49,271 Florida $49,069 Montana $48,960 Nebraska $48,856

Kentucky $48,799 South Carolina $48,592 Tennessee $48,462 Idaho $48,410 New Mexico $48,032 Oklahoma $47,949 Alabama $47,643 South Dakota $47,129

Arkansas $46,849 West Virginia $46,699 Mississippi $46,248

Top Paying Cities for Desktop 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:

Adamsville: $54,440
Albion: $53,980
Ashaway: $54,336

Adamsville, RI $54,440 Albion, RI $53,980 Ashaway, RI $54,336 Barrington, RI $53,837 Block Island, RI $54,137 Bradford, RI $54,304 Bristol, RI $54,045 Carolina, RI $54,214

Charlestown, RI $54,234 Chepachet, RI $54,126 Clayville, RI $53,975 Coventry, RI $53,977 West Greenwich, RI $54,126 East Greenwich, RI $53,941 Exeter, RI $54,111 Fiskeville, RI $53,836

Forestdale, RI $54,251 Foster, RI $54,097 Glendale, RI $54,255 Greene, RI $54,168 Greenville, RI $53,857 Harmony, RI $53,927 Harrisville, RI $54,232 Hope, RI $53,870

Hope Valley, RI $54,289 Hopkinton, RI $54,360 Jamestown, RI $54,179 Kenyon, RI $54,207 Little Compton, RI $54,431 Manville, RI $54,051 Mapleville, RI $54,136 Newport, RI $54,233

Middletown, RI $54,257 North Kingstown, RI $54,034 North Scituate, RI $53,927 Oakland, RI $54,195 Pascoag, RI $54,268 Pawtucket, RI $53,757 Central Falls, RI $53,781 Cumberland, RI $54,086

Lincoln, RI $53,835 Portsmouth, RI $54,227 Prudence Island, RI $54,116 Rockville, RI $54,352 Saunderstown, RI $54,146 Shannock, RI $54,210 Slatersville, RI $54,252 Slocum, RI $54,144

Tiverton, RI $54,392 Wakefield, RI $54,192 Kingston, RI $54,171 Narragansett, RI $54,207 Peace Dale, RI $54,185 Warren, RI $53,976 Warwick, RI $53,826 Westerly, RI $54,349

West Kingston, RI $54,189 West Warwick, RI $53,892 Wood River Junction, RI $54,266 Woonsocket, RI $54,254 North Smithfield, RI $54,131 Wyoming, RI $54,210 Providence, RI $53,741 Cranston, RI $53,749

North Providence, RI $53,755 East Providence, RI $53,745 Riverside, RI $53,762 Rumford, RI $53,754 Smithfield, RI $53,863 Johnston, RI $53,773

Desktop Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop 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.

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$49,618

Average $53,767/year

$59,323

$4,135

Average $4,481/month

$4,944

$954

Average $1,034/week

$1,141

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,323	$4,944	$1,141	$29
Average	$53,767	$4,481	$1,034	$26
25th Percentile	$49,618	$4,135	$954	$24

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