Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technician in the United States is $90,293 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,419
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,478 to $100,828
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,362
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Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $100,828 $8,402 $1,939 $48
Average $90,293 $7,524 $1,736 $43
25th Percentile $82,478 $6,873 $1,586 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Technician Salaries

A 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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $86,979
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,210
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,293
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,631
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,941
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technician$86,979
Intermediate Level Technician$87,210
Senior Level Technician$90,293
Specialist Level Technician$94,631
Expert Level Technician$94,941
$86,979 0 yr
$87,210 < 2 yrs
$90,293 2-4 yrs
$94,631 5-8 yrs
$94,941 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for 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: $113,887
  • San Francisco: $112,640
  • Oakland: $110,266

What Skills Can Increase a Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.85% 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.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Life Support (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.85%
Nursing Practice 2.7%
Life Support 2.17%
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's salary.
  • Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Staff Development
$98,420
9%
Risk Management
$95,711
6%
Telecommunications
$94,808
5%
Family Education
$93,905
4%
Partnering
$93,905
4%
Critical Care
$93,002
3%
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Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$108,352$52.020%

How Education impacts a Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technicians enter the field with a Associate'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 Technician with a Associate's Degree is between $83,595 and $88,593).

Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 1.1%
Associates 40.1%
Bachelors 53.0%
Masters 5.2%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Technician

Salaries for a Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $210,990 in 2023 to around $205,215 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Technician Over Time

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2023
$210,990
2024
$213,255
2025
$205,215
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2024 $213,255
2025 $205,215
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  • Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Join Our Team. Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general constructio... more

    6 Days Ago

  • PuroClean

    Columbus, OH

    PuroClean | Columbus, OH

    PuroClean - JobID: 100-169046118 [Facilities Maintenance] As a Technician at PuroClean, you'll: Perform field restoration activities including demolition, ... more

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  • IICRC

    Columbus, OH

    IICRC | Columbus, OH

    PuroClean Emergency Property Restoration Technician. PuroClean, a leader in emergency property restoration services, helps families and businesses overcome... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

    Columbus, OH

    Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Ricart Kia in. Columbus, OH. is seeking. Military Veterans with mechanical experience. who are interested in beginning a ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Gerber Collision &amp; Glass

    Columbus, OH

    Gerber Collision &amp; Glass | Columbus, OH

    Company:Gerber Collision & Glass Great Teams Don't Happen by Accident Built with Intent.Driven by YOU.At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to pr... more

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  • Key Property Management Services

    Columbus, OH

    Key Property Management Services | Columbus, OH

    Summary:The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of the apartment complex including the co working knowledge of HVAC systems, ... more

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FAQ about Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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