Electrical Senior Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Senior Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Senior Technician in the United States is $72,860 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,198
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,074 to $78,795
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,895
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Electrical Senior Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,795 $6,566 $1,515 $38
Average $72,860 $6,072 $1,401 $35
25th Percentile $66,074 $5,506 $1,271 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Senior Technician Salaries

An Electrical Senior 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 Electrical Senior 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 Electrical Senior Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,670.
  • California: $80,364.
  • Massachusetts: $79,293.

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Senior 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: $91,898
  • San Francisco: $90,892
  • Oakland: $88,976

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Senior Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.16% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.16%
Preventative Maintenance 2.81%
HVAC 1.56%
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 Electrical Senior Technician's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
$83,789
15%
Alignment
$77,231
6%
Commitment
$76,503
5%
SOP
$76,503
5%
Analysis
$76,503
5%
ISO
$76,503
5%
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Electrical Senior Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Senior Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 49% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Senior Technician positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Senior Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Senior Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$91,075$44.025%
Pharmaceuticals$85,974$41.018%
Software & Networking$83,789$40.015%
Aerospace & Defense$81,603$39.012%
Internet$81,603$39.012%

How Education impacts an Electrical Senior Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Senior Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Electrical Senior Technician with a No Diploma is between $74,850 and $80,087).

Electrical Senior Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Senior Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 33.1%
Associates 53.3%
Bachelors 11.7%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Electrical Senior Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Senior 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 Electrical Senior Technician

Salaries for an Electrical Senior Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,837 in 2023 to around $81,029 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Senior Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Electrical Senior Technician Over Time

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$82,837
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$82,328
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Sterling Engineering Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Title. Senior Metrology Technician – Robotics. Location. Columbus, OH. Hire Type. Direct-Hire. Compensation. $70,000 - $8... more

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  • Building Management Partners

    Columbus, OH

    Building Management Partners | Columbus, OH

    Senior HVAC Technician. Building Management Partners (BMP) is a full-service facilities maintenance provider dedicated to helping building owners operate m... more

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  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Works under the direction of the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Supervisor for The Heart Center and the Electrophysiology Medical Director. Performs d... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Sr. Building Maintenance Technician. Plans, schedules and supervises maintenance work for the Department of Athletics at multiple athletic facilities. Supe... more

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  • FedEx

    Columbus, OH

    FedEx | Columbus, OH

    FedEx - - Responsibilities: Provide timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment. Perform preventative maintenance, tro... more

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FAQ about Electrical Senior Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Senior Technician?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Senior Technician roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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