Screen Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Screen Technician in the United States is $38,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,955
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,969 to $46,122
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,649
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Screen Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,122 $3,843 $887 $22
Average $38,616 $3,218 $743 $19
25th Percentile $34,969 $2,914 $672 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Screen Technician Salaries

A Screen 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 Screen Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Screen 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): $37,455
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,285
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,375
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,706
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,927
Levels Salary
Entry Level Screen Technician$37,455
Intermediate Level Screen Technician$38,285
Senior Level Screen Technician$41,375
Specialist Level Screen Technician$41,706
Expert Level Screen Technician$41,927
$37,455 0 yr
$38,285 < 2 yrs
$41,375 2-4 yrs
$41,706 5-8 yrs
$41,927 > 8 yrs
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How Do Screen 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 Screen Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,756.
  • California: $42,593.
  • Massachusetts: $42,026.

Top Paying Cities for Screen 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: $48,706
  • San Francisco: $48,228
  • Oakland: $47,158

What Skills Can Increase a Screen Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.45% 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.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.63% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.45%
CPR 2.63%
Pediatric 1.19%
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 Screen Technician's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$45,181
17%
Dedication
$44,022
14%
Acute Care
$41,705
8%
Commitment
$41,319
7%
Leadership
$39,774
3%
Cardiology
$39,388
2%
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How Education impacts a Screen Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Screen Technicians 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 Screen Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,691 and $40,882).

Screen Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Screen Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 64.0%
Associates 13.5%
Bachelors 15.7%
Masters 4.5%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Screen Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Screen 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 Screen Technician

Salaries for a Screen Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,267 in 2023 to around $51,274 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Screen Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Screen Technician Over Time

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2024
$52,175
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