Access Control/Security Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Access Control/Security Technician make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Access Control/Security Technician in the United States is $65,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Access Control/Security Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,341
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,377 to $73,564
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,597
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Access Control/Security Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,564 $6,130 $1,415 $35
Average $65,021 $5,418 $1,250 $31
25th Percentile $55,377 $4,615 $1,065 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Access Control/Security Technician Salaries

An Access Control/Security 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 Experience Level Affects Access Control/Security Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Access Control/Security 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): $39,299
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,926
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,241
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,440
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,596
Levels Salary
Document ... Level Access Control/Security Technician$39,299
Document ... Level Access Control/Security Technician$44,926
Access Co... Level Access Control/Security Technician$63,241
Document ... Level Access Control/Security Technician$70,440
Document ... Level Access Control/Security Technician$102,596
$39,299 0 yr
$44,926 < 2 yrs
$63,241 2-4 yrs
$70,440 5-8 yrs
$102,596 > 8 yrs
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How Do Access Control/Security 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 Access Control/Security Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,991.
  • California: $71,718.
  • Massachusetts: $70,762.

Top Paying Cities for Access Control/Security 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: $82,010
  • San Francisco: $81,112
  • Oakland: $79,403

What Skills Can Increase an Access Control/Security Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.15%
Microsoft Office 2.12%
Purchasing 1.65%
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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 Access Control/Security Technician's salary.
  • Nursing Care: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Public Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Nursing Care
 $79,325
22%
Public Relations
 $78,025
20%
Dedication
 $77,374
19%
Team Management
 $76,724
18%
Coordination
 $76,724
18%
Initiative
 $76,074
17%
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Access Control/Security Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Access Control/Security Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Access Control/Security Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Access Control/Security Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Access Control/Security Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$87,778$42.035%
Financial Services$81,276$39.025%
Internet$78,025$38.020%
Biotechnology$74,774$36.015%
Energy & Utilities$71,523$34.010%

How Education impacts an Access Control/Security Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Access Control/Security Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Access Control/Security Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,839 and $65,566).

Access Control/Security Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Access Control/Security Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 46.3%
High School 46.3%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 29.3%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Access Control/Security Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Access Control/Security 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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$55,377
Average $65,021/year
$73,564
$4,615
Average $5,418/month
$6,130
$1,065
Average $1,250/week
$1,415
$27
Average $31/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,564 $6,130 $1,415 $35
Average $65,021 $5,418 $1,250 $31
25th Percentile $55,377 $4,615 $1,065 $27

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Salary Trends for Access Control/Security Technician

Salaries for an Access Control/Security Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,984 in 2023 to around $45,885 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Access Control/Security Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Access Control/Security Technician Over Time

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$46,984
2024
$46,291
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2023 $46,984
2024 $46,291
2025 $45,885
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