Technician III Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technician III in the United States is $66,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,732
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,940 to $74,674
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,582
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Technician III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,674 $6,223 $1,436 $36
Average $66,923 $5,577 $1,287 $32
25th Percentile $59,940 $4,995 $1,153 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Technician III Salaries

A Technician 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 Technician III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technician 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): $53,504
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,442
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,353
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,262
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,544
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Technician III$53,504
Facilitie... Level Technician III$59,442
Technicia... Level Technician III$66,353
Facilitie... Level Technician III$76,262
Facilitie... Level Technician III$82,544
$53,504 0 yr
$59,442 < 2 yrs
$66,353 2-4 yrs
$76,262 5-8 yrs
$82,544 > 8 yrs
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How Do Technician 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 Technician IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,097.
  • California: $73,816.
  • Massachusetts: $72,832.

Top Paying Cities for Technician 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: $84,409
  • San Francisco: $83,485
  • Oakland: $81,726

What Skills Can Increase a Technician III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 28.21% 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.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Auto Repair (Mentioned in 0.43% Job Postings): Automotive Repair means the general repair, engine rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles collision service such as body, frame and fender straightening and repair and painting of motor vehicles.
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Troubleshooting 28.21%
Schematic 1.71%
Auto Repair 0.43%
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 Technician III's salary.
  • Material Science: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • ATM: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Material Science
 $81,646
22%
Customer Success
 $74,284
11%
ATM
 $72,276
8%
Schematic
 $70,938
6%
Instrumentation and Control
 $70,269
5%
Coordination
 $69,600
4%
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Technician III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technician III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Technician positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technician III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technician III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$80,307$39.020%
Energy & Utilities$76,961$37.015%
Pharmaceuticals$76,292$37.014%
Aerospace & Defense$74,953$36.012%
Internet$73,615$35.010%

How Education impacts a Technician III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technician 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 Technician III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $64,656 and $69,425).

Technician III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technician III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 65.2%
Associates 21.5%
Bachelors 8.9%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Technician III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technician 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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$59,940
Average $66,923/year
$74,674
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Average $5,577/month
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Average $1,287/week
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Average $32/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,674 $6,223 $1,436 $36
Average $66,923 $5,577 $1,287 $32
25th Percentile $59,940 $4,995 $1,153 $29

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Salary Trends for Technician III

Salaries for a Technician III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,674 in 2023 to around $55,137 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technician III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Technician III Over Time

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$55,674
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$55,608
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