Application Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Technologist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Technologist in the United States is $54,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,104
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,484 to $58,899
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,295
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Application Technologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,899 $4,908 $1,133 $28
Average $54,281 $4,523 $1,044 $26
25th Percentile $47,484 $3,957 $913 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Application Technologist Salaries

An Application Technologist'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 Application Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Technologist'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): $54,281
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,896
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,968
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,183
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,326
Levels Salary
Entry Level Application Technologist$54,281
Intermediate Level Application Technologist$54,896
Senior Level Application Technologist$55,968
Specialist Level Application Technologist$56,183
Expert Level Application Technologist$56,326
$54,281 0 yr
$54,896 < 2 yrs
$55,968 2-4 yrs
$56,183 5-8 yrs
$56,326 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Application Technologists

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: $68,464
  • San Francisco: $67,791
  • Oakland: $66,288

What Skills Can Increase an Application Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.76% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Space Planning (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Analyzing, organizing, and building interior design layouts to maximize available space in accordance with client's specifications.
  • Business Model (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): The term business model refers to a company's plan for making a profit. It identifies the products or services the business plans to sell, its identified target market, and any anticipated expenses.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 5.76%
Space Planning 2.04%
Business Model 1.37%
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 an Application Technologist's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Architectural Design: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$60,252
11%
Architectural Design
$57,538
6%
Consulting
$56,995
5%
Problem Solving
$56,452
4%
Solution Design
$55,909
3%
Coordination
$55,909
3%
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How Education impacts an Application Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Application Technologists 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 an Application Technologist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $47,685 and $53,093).

Application Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Application Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 4.2%
Associates 11.8%
Bachelors 75.6%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Application Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Technologist'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Application Technologist

Salaries for an Application Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,120 in 2023 to around $54,370 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Application Technologist Over Time

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2023
$55,120
2024
$54,952
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2024 $54,952
2025 $54,370
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