Automatic Door Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Automatic Door Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automatic Door Technician in the United States is $71,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,879
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,395 to $77,424
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,079
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Automatic Door Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,424 $6,452 $1,489 $37
Average $71,432 $5,953 $1,374 $34
25th Percentile $63,395 $5,283 $1,219 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Automatic Door Technician Salaries

An Automatic Door 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.

Top Paying Cities for Automatic Door 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: $90,097
  • San Francisco: $89,110
  • Oakland: $87,233

What Skills Can Increase an Automatic Door Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.87% 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.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.87%
Data Quality 2.41%
Preventative Maintenance 1.2%
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 Automatic Door Technician's salary.
  • Digital Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Digital Marketing
$77,146
8%
Project Management
$75,718
6%
Insight
$75,003
5%
Proposal Preparation
$75,003
5%
Barcode
$74,289
4%
Onboarding
$74,289
4%
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Automatic Door Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Automatic Door Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Automatic Door Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Automatic Door Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Automatic Door Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$89,290$43.025%
Biotechnology$85,718$41.020%
Internet$85,718$41.020%
Financial Services$82,147$39.015%
Chemicals$78,575$38.010%

How Education impacts an Automatic Door Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Automatic Door 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 an Automatic Door Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $64,565 and $69,435).

Automatic Door Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Automatic Door Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 39.3%
High School 39.3%
Associates 28.6%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Automatic Door Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automatic Door 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 Automatic Door Technician

Salaries for an Automatic Door Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,169 in 2023 to around $54,945 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Automatic Door Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Automatic Door Technician Over Time

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2023
$56,169
2024
$56,003
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2024 $56,003
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Most common benefits for Automatic Door Technician

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Latham, The Pool Company | Columbus, OH

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  • PHIL, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    PHIL, Inc. | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Giant Eagle | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Automatic Door Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Automatic Door Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Automatic Door Technician roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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