Water Jetting Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Water Jetting Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Water Jetting Technician in the United States is $63,985 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,154
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,669 to $70,355
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,098
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Water Jetting Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,355 $5,863 $1,353 $34
Average $63,985 $5,332 $1,230 $31
25th Percentile $55,669 $4,639 $1,071 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Water Jetting Technician Salaries

A Water Jetting 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 Water Jetting 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 Water Jetting Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,845.
  • California: $70,576.
  • Massachusetts: $69,635.

Top Paying Cities for Water Jetting 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: $80,705
  • San Francisco: $79,821
  • Oakland: $78,139

What Skills Can Increase a Water Jetting Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.34% 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.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Water Treatment (Mentioned in 0.68% Job Postings): Water treatment is any process that improves the quality of water to make it more acceptable for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment. Water treatment removes contaminants and undesirable components, or reduces their concentration so that the water becomes fit for its desired end-use. This treatment is crucial to human health and allows humans to benefit from both drinking and irrigation use.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.34%
Repairing 1.51%
Water Treatment 0.68%
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 Water Jetting Technician's salary.
  • AutoCAD: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
AutoCAD
$76,143
19%
Consulting
$72,303
13%
Coordination
$69,104
8%
Written Communication
$67,185
5%
Effective Communication
$66,545
4%
Leadership
$66,545
4%
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Water Jetting Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Water Jetting Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Water Jetting Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Water Jetting Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Water Jetting Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$76,782$37.020%
Pharmaceuticals$76,782$37.020%
Software & Networking$76,782$37.020%
Energy & Utilities$70,384$34.010%
Internet$70,384$34.010%

How Education impacts a Water Jetting Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Water Jetting 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 Water Jetting Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,974 and $65,806).

Water Jetting Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Water Jetting Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 84.9%
Associates 5.7%
Bachelors 7.5%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Water Jetting Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Water Jetting 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 Water Jetting Technician

Salaries for a Water Jetting Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,532 in 2023 to around $49,435 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Water Jetting Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Water Jetting Technician Over Time

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2023
$49,532
2024
$49,646
2025
$49,435
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2024 $49,646
2025 $49,435
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FAQ about Water Jetting Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Water Jetting Technician?

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

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