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

A Lead Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,295 for beginners, reaching about $83,170 at mid-level, and approach $87,570 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Technician?

Lead Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Technician roles are District of Columbia $91,503, California $91,156, Massachusetts $89,941. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Technician roles make?

Salaries for Lead Technician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Pharmacy Technician: $167,078; Lead Maintenance Technician: $80,047; Mechanic Technician, Lead: $75,600; Lead Field Technician: $74,816; Lead Communications Technician: $74,755.

Lead Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Technician in Rhode Island is $85,685 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,094
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,105 to $96,368
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,383

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Lead Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,368	$8,031	$1,853	$46
Average	$85,685	$7,140	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$76,105	$6,342	$1,464	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technician Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $81,295
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,728
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,170
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,900
Expert (over 8 years): $87,570

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Technician	$81,295
Intermediate Level Lead Technician	$81,728
Senior Level Lead Technician	$83,170
Specialist Level Lead Technician	$84,900
Expert Level Lead Technician	$87,570

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

District of Columbia: $91,503.
California: $91,156.
Massachusetts: $89,941.

District of Columbia $91,503 California $91,156 Massachusetts $89,941 Washington $89,611 New Jersey $89,578 Alaska $89,462 Connecticut $88,322 New York $87,859

Hawaii $86,380 Rhode Island $85,685 Maryland $85,214 Minnesota $84,570 Colorado $84,322 Illinois $84,239 Oregon $83,925 Delaware $83,694

New Hampshire $83,548 Virginia $83,223 Pennsylvania $82,272 Nevada $81,793 North Dakota $81,636 Michigan $81,388 Wisconsin $81,297 Vermont $81,115

Texas $80,611 Maine $80,578 Arizona $80,528 Ohio $80,470 Georgia $79,710 Indiana $79,330 Wyoming $79,256 Utah $79,140

Iowa $79,090 Kansas $78,694 Louisiana $78,578 North Carolina $78,537 Missouri $78,520 Florida $78,198 Montana $78,024 Nebraska $77,859

Kentucky $77,768 South Carolina $77,437 Tennessee $77,231 Idaho $77,148 New Mexico $76,545 Oklahoma $76,413 Alabama $75,925 South Dakota $75,107

Arkansas $74,661 West Virginia $74,421 Mississippi $73,702

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $87,090
Albion: $85,644
Ashaway: $87,421

Adamsville, RI $87,090 Albion, RI $85,644 Ashaway, RI $87,421 Barrington, RI $85,644 Block Island, RI $86,966 Bradford, RI $87,363 Bristol, RI $85,561 Carolina, RI $86,652

Charlestown, RI $86,743 Chepachet, RI $85,479 Clayville, RI $85,561 Coventry, RI $85,479 West Greenwich, RI $85,421 East Greenwich, RI $85,537 Exeter, RI $87,363 Fiskeville, RI $85,644

Forestdale, RI $85,561 Foster, RI $85,421 Glendale, RI $85,421 Greene, RI $86,380 Greenville, RI $85,644 Harmony, RI $85,619 Harrisville, RI $85,479 Hope, RI $85,644

Hope Valley, RI $87,421 Hopkinton, RI $87,446 Jamestown, RI $86,570 Kenyon, RI $87,338 Little Compton, RI $87,057 Manville, RI $85,644 Mapleville, RI $85,421 Newport, RI $86,586

Middletown, RI $86,950 North Kingstown, RI $85,396 North Scituate, RI $85,619 Oakland, RI $85,503 Pascoag, RI $85,454 Pawtucket, RI $85,644 Central Falls, RI $85,644 Cumberland, RI $85,644

Lincoln, RI $85,644 Portsmouth, RI $86,239 Prudence Island, RI $85,479 Rockville, RI $87,446 Saunderstown, RI $86,619 Shannock, RI $87,313 Slatersville, RI $85,561 Slocum, RI $86,619

Tiverton, RI $87,115 Wakefield, RI $86,528 Kingston, RI $86,545 Narragansett, RI $86,561 Peace Dale, RI $86,528 Warren, RI $85,619 Warwick, RI $85,644 Westerly, RI $87,470

West Kingston, RI $86,594 West Warwick, RI $85,644 Wood River Junction, RI $87,363 Woonsocket, RI $85,561 North Smithfield, RI $85,619 Wyoming, RI $87,338 Providence, RI $85,644 Cranston, RI $85,644

North Providence, RI $85,644 East Providence, RI $85,644 Riverside, RI $85,644 Rumford, RI $85,644 Smithfield, RI $85,644 Johnston, RI $85,644

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

Understanding how a Lead 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 January 01, 2026

$76,105

Average $85,685/year

$96,368

$6,342

Average $7,140/month

$8,031

$1,464

Average $1,648/week

$1,853

$37

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,368	$8,031	$1,853	$46
Average	$85,685	$7,140	$1,648	$41
25th Percentile	$76,105	$6,342	$1,464	$37

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