Life Support Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Life Support Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Life Support Technician in the United States is $85,849 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,249
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,746 to $96,003
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,370
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Life Support Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,003 $8,000 $1,846 $46
Average $85,849 $7,154 $1,651 $41
25th Percentile $77,746 $6,479 $1,495 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Life Support Technician Salaries

A Life Support 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 Do Life Support 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 Life Support Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,051.
  • California: $94,691.
  • Massachusetts: $93,429.

Top Paying Cities for Life Support 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: $108,281
  • San Francisco: $107,095
  • Oakland: $104,838

What Skills Can Increase a Life Support Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.17% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Blood Pressure (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Blood pressure is how powerfully your blood travels through your blood vessels. Basically, a doctor or nurse measures blood pressure with an inflatable cuff (sphygmomanometer) that is attached to a small gauge, the cuff wraps around upper arm.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.17%
Blood Pressure 4.33%
Basic Life Support 1.31%
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 Life Support Technician's salary.
  • Illustration: Can increase your salary by up to 66%.
  • Blood Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Illustration
 $142,509
66%
Blood Pressure
 $91,858
7%
Risk Management
 $91,858
7%
Alignment
 $90,999
6%
Physiology
 $90,141
5%
Clinical Training
 $89,282
4%
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Life Support Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Life Support 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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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$77,746
Average $85,849/year
$96,003
$6,479
Average $7,154/month
$8,000
$1,495
Average $1,651/week
$1,846
$37
Average $41/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $96,003 $8,000 $1,846 $46
Average $85,849 $7,154 $1,651 $41
25th Percentile $77,746 $6,479 $1,495 $37

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Salary Trends for Life Support Technician

Salaries for a Life Support Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,161 in 2023 to around $98,853 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Life Support Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Life Support Technician Over Time

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