Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician in the United States is $93,485 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,512
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,100 to $97,163
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,466
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Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $97,163 $8,097 $1,869 $47
Average $93,485 $7,790 $1,798 $45
25th Percentile $85,100 $7,092 $1,637 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salaries

A Software Defined Wide Area Networks 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 Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Defined Wide Area Networks 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): $90,288
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,554
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,214
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,566
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,107
Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician$90,288
Intermediate Level Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician$90,554
Senior Level Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician$93,214
Specialist Level Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician$94,566
Expert Level Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician$95,107
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$90,554 < 2 yrs
$93,214 2-4 yrs
$94,566 5-8 yrs
$95,107 > 8 yrs
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How Do Software Defined Wide Area Networks 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 Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $103,506.
  • California: $103,114.
  • Massachusetts: $101,739.

Top Paying Cities for Software Defined Wide Area Networks 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: $117,912
  • San Francisco: $116,621
  • Oakland: $114,163

What Skills Can Increase a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 8.54% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • VMware (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Networking 8.54%
VMware 2.36%
Installation 1.94%
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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 Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Network Design: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $101,898
9%
Network Design
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7%
Insight
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7%
OSPF
 $99,094
6%
Risk Management
 $99,094
6%
Coordination
 $99,094
6%
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How Education impacts a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technicians enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician with a Bachelor's Degree is between $83,129 and $89,751).

Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.3%
High School 30.7%
Associates 28.0%
Bachelors 26.7%
Masters 9.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Defined Wide Area Networks 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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Average $93,485/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $97,163 $8,097 $1,869 $47
Average $93,485 $7,790 $1,798 $45
25th Percentile $85,100 $7,092 $1,637 $41

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Salary Trends for Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician

Salaries for a Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $87,612 in 2023 to around $87,622 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Defined Wide Area Networks Technician salary trends, .

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