What are the main factors that influence a Control Systems Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Control Systems Tech's salary?

A Control Systems Tech's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $92,483, a Control Systems Tech (2-4 years)earns $107,385, a Control & Instrument Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,064, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,303, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,317,

What are the highest paying states for a Control Systems Tech?

Control Systems Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control Systems Tech roles are District of Columbia $116,607, California $116,165, Massachusetts $114,616. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control Systems Tech roles make?

Salaries for Control Systems Tech level roles vary by specialization: Control Systems Engineering: $127,920; Control Systems Lead: $125,930; Control Systems Engineer III: $122,200; Control Systems Manager: $117,416; Control Systems Engineer II: $107,500.

How do different companies affect a Control Systems Tech's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Control Systems Tech roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Control Systems Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Control Systems Tech make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Systems Tech in the United States is $105,317 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,770
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,326 to $116,023
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,229

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Control Systems Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,023	$9,669	$2,231	$56
Average	$105,317	$8,776	$2,025	$51
25th Percentile	$95,326	$7,944	$1,833	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Control Systems Tech Salaries

A Control Systems Tech'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 Systems Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Systems Tech'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): $92,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,385
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,064
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,303
Expert (over 8 years): $164,317

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Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$92,483
Control S... Level Control Systems Tech	$107,385
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$122,064
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$149,303
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$164,317

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How Do Control Systems Tech 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 Control Systems Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,607.
California: $116,165.
Massachusetts: $114,616.

District of Columbia $116,607 California $116,165 Massachusetts $114,616 Washington $114,195 New Jersey $114,153 Alaska $114,006 Connecticut $112,552 New York $111,963

Hawaii $110,077 Rhode Island $109,193 Maryland $108,592 Minnesota $107,771 Colorado $107,455 Illinois $107,350 Oregon $106,949 Delaware $106,655

New Hampshire $106,469 Virginia $106,054 Pennsylvania $104,843 Nevada $104,232 North Dakota $104,032 Michigan $103,716 Wisconsin $103,600 Vermont $103,369

Texas $102,726 Maine $102,684 Arizona $102,621 Ohio $102,547 Georgia $101,578 Indiana $101,094 Wyoming $100,999 Utah $100,852

Iowa $100,788 Kansas $100,283 Louisiana $100,135 North Carolina $100,083 Missouri $100,062 Florida $99,651 Montana $99,430 Nebraska $99,219

Kentucky $99,103 South Carolina $98,682 Tennessee $98,419 Idaho $98,313 New Mexico $97,545 Oklahoma $97,376 Alabama $96,755 South Dakota $95,712

Arkansas $95,143 West Virginia $94,838 Mississippi $93,922

Top Paying Cities for Control Systems Teches

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: $132,836
San Francisco: $131,530
Oakland: $128,613

San Jose, CA $132,836

San Francisco, CA $131,530

Oakland, CA $128,613

New York, NY $122,052

Queens Village, NY $121,262

Paramus, NJ $120,419

Passaic, NJ $120,314

Bergenfield, NJ $120,209

Stamford, CT $120,051

Huntington, NY $119,946

Newark, NJ $119,261

Bridgeport, CT $119,050

New Brunswick, NJ $118,703

Vallejo, CA $118,482

Middlesex, NJ $118,418

Somerset, NJ $118,324

Petaluma, CA $118,081

Santa Cruz, CA $117,671

Boston, MA $117,460

Monterey, CA $116,933

Fairbanks, AK $116,860

Los Angeles, CA $116,660

Washington, DC $116,607

Seattle, WA $116,417

Santa Rosa, CA $116,396

Juneau, AK $116,091

Orange, CA $115,743

Anchorage, AK $115,554

Anaheim, CA $115,480

Santa Ana, CA $115,322

Nassau, NY $115,259

Long Beach, CA $115,217

Danbury, CT $115,185

Santa Maria, CA $114,827

Everett, WA $114,806

Bremerton, WA $114,290

Trenton, NJ $114,090

Sacramento, CA $114,048

San Diego, CA $113,995

Brockton, MA $113,953

Tacoma, WA $113,911

Santa Barbara, CA $113,763

Lowell, MA $113,342

New Suffolk, NY $113,300

Nashua, NH $113,174

Lompoc, CA $113,005

Ventura, CA $112,900

Stockton, CA $112,868

New Haven, CT $112,658

Atlantic City, NJ $112,384

Hartford, CT $112,152

Modesto, CA $112,099

Poughkeepsie, NY $111,868

New Britain, CT $111,815

Olympia, WA $111,668

Kennewick, WA $111,668

New London, CT $111,647

Norwich, CT $111,615

Lawrence, MA $111,562

Bakersfield, CA $111,267

Riverside, CA $111,120

New Bedford, MA $111,120

Richland, WA $111,015

Portsmouth, NH $110,930

Vineland, NJ $110,909

San Bernardino, CA $110,825

Boulder, CO $110,530

Worcester, MA $110,446

Portland, OR $110,351

Saint Paul, MN $110,225

Minneapolis, MN $110,225

Philadelphia, PA $110,077

Honolulu, HI $109,519

Springfield, MA $109,151

Providence, RI $109,140

Chicago, IL $108,835

Bellingham, WA $108,708

Baltimore, MD $108,592

Chico, CA $108,329

Wilmington, DE $108,150

Pittsfield, MA $108,045

Manchester, NH $107,845

Spokane, WA $107,381

Denver, CO $107,371

Albany, NY $106,876

Troy, NY $106,834

Schenectady, NY $106,612

Burlington, VT $106,381

Portland, ME $106,012

Salem, OR $105,928

Yakima, WA $105,907

Ann Arbor, MI $105,875

Rochester, MN $105,580

Fresno, CA $105,528

Reno, NV $105,528

Milwaukee, WI $105,433

Detroit, MI $105,328

Allentown, PA $105,296

Carson City, NV $105,285

Houston, TX $105,127

Colorado Springs, CO $105,117

Syracuse, NY $105,064

Eugene, OR $104,864

Bismarck, ND $104,738

Gary, IN $104,738

Galveston, TX $104,738

Springfield, OR $104,654

Medford, OR $104,401

Fort Collins, CO $104,359

Austin, TX $104,274

Mesa, AZ $104,053

Phoenix, AZ $104,032

Dallas, TX $104,001

Reading, PA $103,937

Saint Cloud, MN $103,895

Concord, NH $103,800

Madison, WI $103,758

Utica, NY $103,474

Raleigh, NC $103,390

Las Vegas, NV $103,379

Rochester, NY $103,305

Des Moines, IA $103,295

Atlanta, GA $103,126

Battle Creek, MI $103,095

Salt Lake City, UT $103,063

Lancaster, PA $102,905

Champaign, IL $102,884

Harrisburg, PA $102,758

Durham, NC $102,663

Kansas City, MO $102,652

Kansas City, KS $102,631

Fort Worth, TX $102,621

Boca Raton, FL $102,579

Cleveland, OH $102,568

Columbus, OH $102,547

Pittsburgh, PA $102,537

Richmond, VA $102,495

Indianapolis, IN $102,473

Cincinnati, OH $102,337

Petersburg, VA $102,179

Billings, MT $101,947

Lansing, MI $101,947

Huntsville, AL $101,947

Lebanon, PA $101,936

Dayton, OH $101,926

Pueblo, CO $101,926

Appleton, WI $101,894

Buffalo, NY $101,852

Racine, WI $101,799

Charlotte, NC $101,789

Saint Louis, MO $101,757

Springfield, IL $101,715

Elkhart, IN $101,694

York, PA $101,694

Gastonia, NC $101,684

Benton Harbor, MI $101,684

Beaumont, TX $101,620

Lorain, OH $101,599

Toledo, OH $101,557

Binghamton, NY $101,505

Rock Hill, SC $101,494

Rockford, IL $101,441

Fargo, ND $101,389

Elyria, OH $101,389

Flagstaff, AZ $101,315

Fort Lauderdale, FL $101,252

Miami, FL $101,189

Duluth, MN $101,020

Bangor, ME $100,883

Cedar Rapids, IA $100,767

Louisville, KY $100,715

Grand Rapids, MI $100,694

Hialeah, FL $100,683

Casper, WY $100,536

Scranton, PA $100,409

New Orleans, LA $100,378

Virginia Beach, VA $100,367

Akron, OH $100,314

Peoria, IL $100,178

Sarasota, FL $100,156

Green Bay, WI $100,083

Baton Rouge, LA $100,030

Charleston, SC $100,009

Nashville, TN $99,977

Jamestown, NY $99,956

Davenport, IA $99,956

Tucson, AZ $99,904

Cheyenne, WY $99,872

Saint Petersburg, FL $99,841

Tampa, FL $99,819

Omaha, NE $99,798

Port Arthur, TX $99,756

Evansville, IN $99,756

Bradenton, FL $99,714

Santa Fe, NM $99,525

Orlando, FL $99,419

Clearwater, FL $99,303

Canton, OH $99,082

La Crosse, WI $99,082

Grand Forks, ND $99,051

Albuquerque, NM $99,019

Tulsa, OK $99,019

Newport News, VA $99,009

High Point, NC $98,977

Ogden, UT $98,935

Corpus Christi, TX $98,851

Laramie, WY $98,787

Norfolk, VA $98,787

Rock Island, IL $98,724

Saginaw, MI $98,703

Jacksonville, FL $98,693

Salisbury, NC $98,671

Memphis, TN $98,650

Moline, IL $98,598

Fort Myers, FL $98,566

Waterloo, IA $98,429

Spartanburg, SC $98,324

Lincoln, NE $98,271

Fort Wayne, IN $98,250

Birmingham, AL $98,134

Cedar Falls, IA $98,113

Provo, UT $98,103

Springfield, OH $98,092

San Antonio, TX $98,071

Greensboro, NC $98,029

South Bend, IN $98,019

Winston Salem, NC $98,008

Boise, ID $97,976

Savannah, GA $97,903

Muskegon, MI $97,713

Lima, OH $97,587

Lake Charles, LA $97,545

Anderson, IN $97,524

Lexington, KY $97,492

Augusta, GA $97,460

Greenville, SC $97,460

Wichita, KS $97,366

Tuscaloosa, AL $97,366

Columbia, SC $97,271

Bloomington, IN $97,007

Roanoke, VA $96,944

Asheville, NC $96,807

Knoxville, TN $96,628

Shreveport, LA $96,618

Wilmington, NC $96,481

Frankfort, KY $96,281

Oklahoma City, OK $96,207

Chillicothe, OH $96,165

Longview, TX $96,154

Topeka, KS $96,123

Mobile, AL $95,965

Terre Haute, IN $95,923

Erie, PA $95,912

Altoona, PA $95,860

Melbourne, FL $95,828

Amarillo, TX $95,786

Killeen, TX $95,754

Fayetteville, AR $95,670

Sioux Falls, SD $95,596

Chattanooga, TN $95,533

Idaho Falls, ID $95,523

Gainesville, FL $95,301

Portsmouth, OH $95,249

Little Rock, AR $95,228

Lynchburg, VA $95,228

Lafayette, LA $95,186

Youngstown, OH $95,186

Temple, TX $95,143

Daytona Beach, FL $95,122

Clarksville, TN $95,112

Pensacola, FL $95,101

Hopkinsville, KY $94,785

Charleston, WV $94,775

Florence, SC $94,722

Sioux City, IA $94,659

Macon, GA $94,354

Tallahassee, FL $94,343

Fayetteville, NC $94,322

Waco, TX $94,301

Wichita Falls, TX $94,301

Pine Bluff, AR $94,259

Vincennes, IN $94,059

Lubbock, TX $94,016

Great Falls, MT $93,953

Alamogordo, NM $93,943

Abilene, TX $93,859

Rapid City, SD $93,722

Monroe, LA $93,722

Albany, GA $93,658

Huntington, WV $93,648

Jackson, MS $93,637

Greenville, MS $93,627

Parkersburg, WV $93,521

Montgomery, AL $93,500

Johnstown, PA $93,479

Springfield, MO $93,395

Biloxi, MS $93,342

Sumter, SC $93,121

Columbus, GA $93,111

Twin Falls, ID $93,048

Pascagoula, MS $92,911

Kingsport, TN $92,637

Gulfport, MS $92,605

Alexandria, LA $92,258

Fort Smith, AR $91,994

El Paso, TX $91,710

Helena, MT $91,573

Las Cruces, NM $91,236

Harlingen, TX $90,941

Pocatello, ID $90,846

Florence, AL $90,815

Brownsville, TX $90,794

Dothan, AL $90,625

Mcallen, TX $90,573

Columbus, MS $89,793

Altus, OK $89,309

Lawton, OK $89,109

Pierre, SD $88,730

What Skills Can Increase a Control Systems Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 6.14% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Artificial Intelligence (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
CAD (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	6.14%
Artificial Intelligence	2.47%
CAD	2.38%

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 Systems Tech's salary.

Barcode: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Team Building: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Barcode	$128,487	22%
Team Building	$128,487	22%
Algorithms	$128,487	22%
Test Design	$125,327	19%
Mechanical Engineering	$125,327	19%
Risk Management	$124,274	18%

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Control Systems Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Systems Tech'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

$95,326

Average $105,317/year

$116,023

$7,944

Average $8,776/month

$9,669

$1,833

Average $2,025/week

$2,231

$46

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,023	$9,669	$2,231	$56
Average	$105,317	$8,776	$2,025	$51
25th Percentile	$95,326	$7,944	$1,833	$46

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Salary Trends for Control Systems Tech

Salaries for a Control Systems Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,225 in 2023 to around $89,937 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Control Systems Tech salary trends, .

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