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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Technician in Missouri is $81,335 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.
However, a Senior Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Senior Technician Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $93,077 | $7,756 | $1,790 | $45 |
| Average | $81,335 | $6,778 | $1,564 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,237 | $6,020 | $1,389 | $35 |
Hammer & Steel Global, LLC - Hazelwood, MO
Advastar, Inc - Kansas City, MO
Thermo Fisher - Springfield, MO
Thermo Fisher - Saint Louis, MO
A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
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 Senior Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Senior Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Services | $97,602 | $47.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $93,077 | $7,756 | $1,790 | $45 |
| Average | $81,335 | $6,778 | $1,564 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,237 | $6,020 | $1,389 | $35 |
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