Projections Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Projections Technician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Projections Technician in the United States is $87,489 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,040
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,437 to $94,058
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,105
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Projections Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,058 $7,838 $1,809 $45
Average $87,489 $7,291 $1,682 $42
25th Percentile $79,437 $6,620 $1,528 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Projections Technician Salaries

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

  • District of Columbia: $96,867.
  • California: $96,500.
  • Massachusetts: $95,214.

Top Paying Cities for Projections 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: $110,349
  • San Francisco: $109,265
  • Oakland: $106,841

What Skills Can Increase a Projections Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.92% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • RFI (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): A RFI (request for information) is a common business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers.
  • Land Development (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Land development is the alteration of landscape in any number of ways such as: Changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose
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Project Management 7.92%
RFI 2.78%
Land Development 1.41%
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 Projections Technician's salary.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electrical Engineering
 $97,112
11%
Project Engineering
 $94,488
8%
RFI
 $94,488
8%
Verbal Communication
 $94,488
8%
Coordination
 $93,613
7%
Design Engineering
 $93,613
7%
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How Education impacts a Projections Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Projections Technicians enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Projections Technician with a Associate's Degree is between $80,211 and $90,038).

Projections Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Projections Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.4%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 75.3%
Masters 16.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Projections Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Projections 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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$79,437
Average $87,489/year
$94,058
$6,620
Average $7,291/month
$7,838
$1,528
Average $1,682/week
$1,809
$38
Average $42/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,058 $7,838 $1,809 $45
Average $87,489 $7,291 $1,682 $42
25th Percentile $79,437 $6,620 $1,528 $38

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Salary Trends for Projections Technician

Salaries for a Projections Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,981 in 2023 to around $74,412 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Projections Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Projections Technician Over Time

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$74,981
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