What are the main factors that influence an Automation Controls Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Automation Controls Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Automation Controls Technician roles, with salaries approximately 45% above the market median.

How does experience change An Automation Controls Technician's salary?

An Automation Controls Technician's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Technician I (1-3 years)earns $74,543, a Automation Controls Technician (3-5 years)earns $82,569, a Control & Instrument Technician III (5-7 years)earns $91,107, a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager (7+ years)earns $157,028,

What are the highest paying states for an Automation Controls Technician?

Automation Controls Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Automation Controls Technician roles are District of Columbia $94,723, California $94,363, Massachusetts $93,106. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Automation Controls Technician roles make?

Salaries for Automation Controls Technician level roles vary by specialization: Automation Controls Manager: $168,598; Automation Controls Specialist: $117,294; Automation Controls Technologist: $113,500; Automation Controls Technician III: $97,100; Controls Systems Technician: $92,843.

Automation Controls Technician Salary in Wyoming

How much does an Automation Controls Technician make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Automation Controls Technician in Wyoming is $82,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,086
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,481 to $89,917
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,596

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Automation Controls Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,917	$7,493	$1,729	$43
Average	$82,044	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$74,481	$6,207	$1,432	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Automation Controls Technician Salaries

An Automation Controls 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Automation Controls 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 Automation Controls Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,723.
California: $94,363.
Massachusetts: $93,106.

District of Columbia $94,723 California $94,363 Massachusetts $93,106 Washington $92,763 New Jersey $92,729 Alaska $92,609 Connecticut $91,429 New York $90,950

Hawaii $89,418 Rhode Island $88,700 Maryland $88,212 Minnesota $87,545 Colorado $87,288 Illinois $87,203 Oregon $86,878 Delaware $86,638

New Hampshire $86,487 Virginia $86,150 Pennsylvania $85,167 Nevada $84,670 North Dakota $84,508 Michigan $84,251 Wisconsin $84,157 Vermont $83,969

Texas $83,447 Maine $83,413 Arizona $83,361 Ohio $83,301 Georgia $82,514 Indiana $82,121 Wyoming $82,044 Utah $81,924

Iowa $81,873 Kansas $81,462 Louisiana $81,342 North Carolina $81,300 Missouri $81,282 Florida $80,949 Montana $80,769 Nebraska $80,598

Kentucky $80,504 South Carolina $80,162 Tennessee $79,948 Idaho $79,862 New Mexico $79,238 Oklahoma $79,101 Alabama $78,596 South Dakota $77,749

Arkansas $77,287 West Virginia $77,039 Mississippi $76,295

Top Paying Cities for Automation Controls 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:

Medicine Bow: $83,408
Saratoga: $83,651
Savery: $83,652

Medicine Bow, WY $83,408 Saratoga, WY $83,651 Savery, WY $83,652 Sinclair, WY $83,533 Walcott, WY $83,408 Wamsutter, WY $83,444 Worland, WY $83,705 Basin, WY $83,692

Burlington, WY $83,635 Byron, WY $83,708 Cody, WY $83,479 Cowley, WY $83,568 Deaver, WY $83,489 Emblem, WY $83,667 Frannie, WY $83,535 Greybull, WY $83,664

Hyattville, WY $83,505 Kirby, WY $83,762 Lovell, WY $83,560 Manderson, WY $83,542 Meeteetse, WY $83,524 Otto, WY $83,587 Powell, WY $83,571 Ralston, WY $83,812

Shell, WY $83,408 Ten Sleep, WY $83,484 Thermopolis, WY $83,642 Wapiti, WY $83,461 Riverton, WY $83,790 Arapahoe, WY $83,789 Crowheart, WY $83,500 Dubois, WY $83,572

Fort Washakie, WY $83,758 Hudson, WY $83,878 Kinnear, WY $83,592 Lander, WY $83,720 Pavillion, WY $83,606 Saint Stephens, WY $83,787 Casper, WY $81,667 Shirley Basin, WY $82,582

Alcova, WY $82,994 Arminto, WY $83,286 Douglas, WY $83,327 Edgerton, WY $83,195 Evansville, WY $81,667 Glenrock, WY $81,986 Hiland, WY $83,286 Kaycee, WY $83,404

Linch, WY $83,401 Lysite, WY $83,363 Midwest, WY $83,182 Mills, WY $81,667 Natrona, WY $82,018 Powder River, WY $82,517 Shoshoni, WY $83,561 Newcastle, WY $83,170

Aladdin, WY $83,076 Alva, WY $83,142 Beulah, WY $83,168 Devils Tower, WY $83,390 Four Corners, WY $82,461 Gillette, WY $83,586 Hulett, WY $83,254 Moorcroft, WY $83,500

Osage, WY $83,175 Recluse, WY $83,251 Rozet, WY $83,540 Sundance, WY $83,304 Upton, WY $83,348 Weston, WY $83,248 Wright, WY $83,657 Sheridan, WY $83,679

Arvada, WY $83,275 Banner, WY $83,568 Big Horn, WY $83,523 Buffalo, WY $83,569 Clearmont, WY $83,343 Dayton, WY $83,438 Leiter, WY $83,387 Parkman, WY $83,378

Ranchester, WY $83,521 Saddlestring, WY $83,567 Story, WY $83,803 Wolf, WY $83,427 Wyarno, WY $83,364 Rock Springs, WY $83,753 Bondurant, WY $83,511 Boulder, WY $83,516

Cora, WY $83,499 Evanston, WY $83,543 Farson, WY $83,658 Fort Bridger, WY $83,669 Granger, WY $83,745 Green River, WY $83,882 Lonetree, WY $83,383 Lyman, WY $83,793

Mc Kinnon, WY $83,404 Mountain View, WY $83,724 Pinedale, WY $83,734 Point Of Rocks, WY $83,628 Reliance, WY $83,643 Robertson, WY $83,475 Superior, WY $83,559 Jackson, WY $83,289

Kelly, WY $83,281 Moose, WY $83,236 Moran, WY $82,977 Wilson, WY $83,211 Teton Village, WY $83,244 Kemmerer, WY $83,391 Afton, WY $83,592 Auburn, WY $83,349

Bedford, WY $83,172 Big Piney, WY $83,554 Cokeville, WY $83,103 Daniel, WY $83,424 Diamondville, WY $83,881 Etna, WY $82,811 Fairview, WY $83,436 Freedom, WY $82,660

Frontier, WY $83,520 Grover, WY $83,355 La Barge, WY $83,676 Opal, WY $83,598 Smoot, WY $83,556 Thayne, WY $83,029 Alpine, WY $82,798 Alta, WY $82,194

Yoder, WY $83,380 Rawlins, WY $83,651 Jeffrey City, WY $83,467 Baggs, WY $83,839 Bairoil, WY $83,681 Dixon, WY $83,933 Elk Mountain, WY $83,301 Encampment, WY $83,691

Hanna, WY $83,485 Little America, WY $83,728 Cheyenne, WY $82,138 Fe Warren Afb, WY $82,139 Albin, WY $83,188 Bosler, WY $80,247 Buford, WY $82,306 Burns, WY $82,923

Carpenter, WY $82,946 Centennial, WY $81,868 Garrett, WY $83,285 Granite Canon, WY $82,760 Hillsdale, WY $82,651 Horse Creek, WY $81,662 Jelm, WY $83,732 Laramie, WY $80,247

Meriden, WY $82,970 Pine Bluffs, WY $83,343 Rock River, WY $81,295 Tie Siding, WY $82,467 Yellowstone National Park, WY $82,925 Wheatland, WY $83,376 Chugwater, WY $83,124 Fort Laramie, WY $83,389

Glendo, WY $83,431 Guernsey, WY $83,634 Hartville, WY $83,482 Hawk Springs, WY $83,194 Huntley, WY $83,373 Jay Em, WY $83,269 Lagrange, WY $83,227 Lance Creek, WY $83,213

Lingle, WY $83,456 Lost Springs, WY $83,295 Lusk, WY $83,284 Manville, WY $83,321 Shawnee, WY $83,295 Torrington, WY $83,433 Van Tassell, WY $83,207 Veteran, WY $83,407

Automation Controls Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Automation Controls Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 97% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 45% above the average. In contrast, Automation Controls Technician positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Automation Controls Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Automation Controls Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$118,964	$57.0	45%
Pharmaceuticals	$110,759	$53.0	35%
Biotechnology	$105,016	$50.0	28%
Energy & Utilities	$96,812	$47.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$91,889	$44.0	12%

Automation Controls Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Automation Controls 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

$74,481

Average $82,044/year

$89,917

$6,207

Average $6,837/month

$7,493

$1,432

Average $1,578/week

$1,729

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,917	$7,493	$1,729	$43
Average	$82,044	$6,837	$1,578	$39
25th Percentile	$74,481	$6,207	$1,432	$36

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