Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Traveling Electromechanical Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traveling Electromechanical Technician in the United States is $59,481 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,743
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,086 to $66,423
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,264
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Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,423 $5,535 $1,277 $32
Average $59,481 $4,957 $1,144 $29
25th Percentile $53,086 $4,424 $1,021 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salaries

A Traveling Electromechanical 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 Do Traveling Electromechanical 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 Traveling Electromechanical Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,857.
  • California: $65,607.
  • Massachusetts: $64,733.

Top Paying Cities for Traveling Electromechanical 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: $75,023
  • San Francisco: $74,201
  • Oakland: $72,638

What Skills Can Increase a Traveling Electromechanical Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.64% 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.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.64%
Hydraulics 2.72%
Preventive Maintenance 2.08%
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 Traveling Electromechanical Technician's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
$63,049
6%
Initiative
$61,860
4%
Building Relationships
$61,860
4%
Alignment
$61,860
4%
Leadership
$61,860
4%
Soldering
$61,265
3%
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Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Traveling Electromechanical Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 117% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Traveling Electromechanical Technician positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Traveling Electromechanical Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Traveling Electromechanical Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$95,169$46.060%
Pharmaceuticals$89,221$43.050%
Software & Networking$83,273$40.040%
Financial Services$77,325$37.030%
Internet$74,351$36.025%

How Education impacts a Traveling Electromechanical Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Traveling Electromechanical Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Traveling Electromechanical Technician with a No Diploma is between $52,256 and $57,214).

Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Traveling Electromechanical Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 30.9%
Associates 55.0%
Bachelors 13.1%
Masters 0.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Traveling Electromechanical Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traveling Electromechanical 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 Traveling Electromechanical Technician

Salaries for a Traveling Electromechanical Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,737 in 2023 to around $70,199 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traveling Electromechanical Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Traveling Electromechanical Technician Over Time

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2023
$70,737
2024
$71,210
2025
$70,199
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2023 $70,737
2024 $71,210
2025 $70,199
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FAQ about Traveling Electromechanical Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Traveling Electromechanical Technician?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Traveling Electromechanical Technician roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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