Label Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Label Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Label Technician in the United States is $39,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,754
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,842 to $42,556
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,927
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Label Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,556 $3,546 $818 $20
Average $39,043 $3,254 $751 $19
25th Percentile $35,842 $2,987 $689 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Label Technician Salaries

A Label 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 Do Label 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 Label Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,229.
  • California: $43,065.
  • Massachusetts: $42,491.

Top Paying Cities for Label 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: $49,245
  • San Francisco: $48,706
  • Oakland: $47,680

What Skills Can Increase a Label Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 15.25% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 15.25%
Supply Chain 3.09%
Material Handling 2.02%
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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 a Label Technician's salary.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Performance Review
 $49,976
28%
Procurement
 $48,804
25%
Analysis
 $48,023
23%
Guest Service
 $45,290
16%
Partnering
 $43,338
11%
Supply Chain
 $43,338
11%
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How Education impacts a Label Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Label 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 Label Technician with a No Diploma is between $35,718 and $38,534).

Label Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Label Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 100.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Label Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Label 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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$35,842
Average $39,043/year
$42,556
$2,987
Average $3,254/month
$3,546
$689
Average $751/week
$818
$17
Average $19/hour
$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $42,556 $3,546 $818 $20
Average $39,043 $3,254 $751 $19
25th Percentile $35,842 $2,987 $689 $17

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Salary Trends for Label Technician

Salaries for a Label Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,754 in 2023 to around $43,422 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Label Technician salary trends, .

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