Control System technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Control System technician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control System technician in the United States is $91,116 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Control System technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,231
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,634 to $96,934
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,733
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Control System technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,934 $8,078 $1,864 $47
Average $91,116 $7,593 $1,752 $44
25th Percentile $84,634 $7,053 $1,628 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Control System technician Salaries

A Control System 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 Experience Level Affects Control System technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control System 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): $90,688
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $105,301
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,695
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,405
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,127
Levels Salary
Control S... Level Control System technician$90,688
Control &... Level Control System technician$105,301
Control &... Level Control System technician$119,695
Control &... Level Control System technician$146,405
Control &... Level Control System technician$161,127
$90,688 0 yr
$105,301 < 2 yrs
$119,695 2-4 yrs
$146,405 5-8 yrs
$161,127 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Control System 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: $114,924
  • San Francisco: $113,794
  • Oakland: $111,270

What Skills Can Increase a Control System technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.27% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.27%
Schematic 2.53%
Calibration 2.04%
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 Control System technician's salary.
  • Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Control: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Algorithms
$101,138
11%
Project Control
$100,227
10%
System Requirements
$100,227
10%
Systems Architecture
$99,316
9%
Computer Engineering
$98,405
8%
Flexibility
$98,405
8%
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Control System technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control System 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Control System technician

Salaries for a Control System technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,827 in 2023 to around $72,841 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Control System technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Control System technician Over Time

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