Manufacturing Tech III Salary in the United States

How much does a Manufacturing Tech III make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Tech III in the United States is $66,346 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,326
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,088 to $73,664
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,659
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Manufacturing Tech III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,664 $6,139 $1,417 $35
Average $66,346 $5,529 $1,276 $32
25th Percentile $57,088 $4,757 $1,098 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Tech III Salaries

A Manufacturing Tech III'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 Manufacturing Tech III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing Tech III'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): $53,365
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,581
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,808
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,266
  • Expert (over 8 years): $78,261
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Manufacturing Tech III$53,365
Productio... Level Manufacturing Tech III$59,581
Manufactu... Level Manufacturing Tech III$65,808
Productio... Level Manufacturing Tech III$63,266
Productio... Level Manufacturing Tech III$78,261
$53,365 0 yr
$59,581 < 2 yrs
$65,808 2-4 yrs
$63,266 5-8 yrs
$78,261 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manufacturing Tech III 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 Manufacturing Tech IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,458.
  • California: $73,180.
  • Massachusetts: $72,204.

Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Tech IIIs

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: $83,682
  • San Francisco: $82,766
  • Oakland: $81,022

What Skills Can Increase a Manufacturing Tech III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.35% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Troubleshooting 6.35%
Good Manufacturing Practice 2.68%
Preventative Maintenance 1.98%
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 Manufacturing Tech III's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $77,625
17%
Collaboration
 $77,625
17%
Container
 $77,625
17%
Commitment
 $75,634
14%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $72,980
10%
Quality Control
 $72,980
10%
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How Education impacts a Manufacturing Tech III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Tech IIIs 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 a Manufacturing Tech III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $59,035 and $64,046).

Manufacturing Tech III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Tech III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 32.1%
Associates 21.7%
Bachelors 37.7%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Manufacturing Tech III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing Tech III'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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$57,088
Average $66,346/year
$73,664
$4,757
Average $5,529/month
$6,139
$1,098
Average $1,276/week
$1,417
$27
Average $32/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,664 $6,139 $1,417 $35
Average $66,346 $5,529 $1,276 $32
25th Percentile $57,088 $4,757 $1,098 $27

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Salary Trends for Manufacturing Tech III

Salaries for a Manufacturing Tech III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,315 in 2023 to around $58,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Tech III salary trends, .

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