Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Commercial Overhead Door Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commercial Overhead Door Technician in the United States is $60,394 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,884
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,318 to $66,932
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,785
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Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,932 $5,578 $1,287 $32
Average $60,394 $5,033 $1,161 $29
25th Percentile $54,318 $4,526 $1,045 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salaries

A Commercial Overhead Door 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 Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commercial Overhead Door 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): $57,895
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,079
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,914
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,317
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,278
Levels Salary
Entry Level Commercial Overhead Door Technician$57,895
Intermediate Level Commercial Overhead Door Technician$58,079
Senior Level Commercial Overhead Door Technician$59,914
Specialist Level Commercial Overhead Door Technician$62,317
Expert Level Commercial Overhead Door Technician$63,278
$57,895 0 yr
$58,079 < 2 yrs
$59,914 2-4 yrs
$62,317 5-8 yrs
$63,278 > 8 yrs
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How Do Commercial Overhead Door 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 Commercial Overhead Door Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,869.
  • California: $66,615.
  • Massachusetts: $65,727.

Top Paying Cities for Commercial Overhead Door 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: $76,175
  • San Francisco: $75,341
  • Oakland: $73,754

What Skills Can Increase a Commercial Overhead Door Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.53% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 4% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.53%
Customer Satisfaction 4%
Telecommunications 1.01%
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 Commercial Overhead Door Technician's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$64,018
6%
Collaboration
$63,414
5%
Sense Of Urgency
$62,810
4%
Accountability
$62,206
3%
Communication Skills
$62,206
3%
Leadership
$62,206
3%
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Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commercial Overhead Door Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Commercial Overhead Door Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Commercial Overhead Door Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Commercial Overhead Door Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$77,305$37.028%
Biotechnology$75,493$36.025%
Internet$71,265$34.018%
Aerospace & Defense$68,850$33.014%
Energy & Utilities$66,434$32.010%

How Education impacts a Commercial Overhead Door Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commercial Overhead Door Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Commercial Overhead Door Technician with a No Diploma is between $58,064 and $62,840).

Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commercial Overhead Door Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 66.1%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 12.2%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Commercial Overhead Door Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commercial Overhead Door 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Commercial Overhead Door Technician

Salaries for a Commercial Overhead Door Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,510 in 2023 to around $50,411 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commercial Overhead Door Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Commercial Overhead Door Technician Over Time

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2023
$50,510
2024
$50,627
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2023 $50,510
2024 $50,627
2025 $50,411
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FAQ about Commercial Overhead Door Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Commercial Overhead Door Technician?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Commercial Overhead Door Technician roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

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