Data Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Technician in the United States is $117,406 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,078
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,769 to $126,656
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,085
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Data Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,656 $10,555 $2,436 $61
Average $117,406 $9,784 $2,258 $56
25th Percentile $106,769 $8,897 $2,053 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Data Technician Salaries

A Data 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 Experience Level Affects Data Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Technician'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): $113,713
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,451
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,929
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,906
  • Expert (over 8 years): $123,281
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Technician$113,713
Intermediate Level Data Technician$114,451
Senior Level Data Technician$115,929
Specialist Level Data Technician$119,906
Expert Level Data Technician$123,281
$113,713 0 yr
$114,451 < 2 yrs
$115,929 2-4 yrs
$119,906 5-8 yrs
$123,281 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data 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: $148,084
  • San Francisco: $146,628
  • Oakland: $143,376

What Skills Can Increase a Data Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.21% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.56% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.21%
Computer Science 3.56%
Economics 1.5%
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 Data Technician's salary.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Inference
$122,102
4%
Commitment
$119,754
2%
Big Data
$119,754
2%
Collaboration
$119,754
2%
Insight
$119,754
2%
AWS
$119,754
2%
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Data Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Technician

Salaries for a Data Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,432 in 2023 to around $100,627 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Technician Over Time

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$101,432
2024
$101,211
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