Feeding Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Feeding Technician in the United States is $41,842 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,768
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,270 to $44,944
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,018
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Feeding Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,944 $3,745 $864 $22
Average $41,842 $3,487 $805 $20
25th Percentile $38,270 $3,189 $736 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Feeding Technician Salaries

A Feeding 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 Feeding Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Feeding 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): $42,090
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,592
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,717
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,149
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,636
Levels Salary
Feeding T... Level Feeding Technician$42,090
Accounts ... Level Feeding Technician$50,592
Accounts ... Level Feeding Technician$54,717
Accounts ... Level Feeding Technician$69,149
Accounts ... Level Feeding Technician$88,636
$42,090 0 yr
$50,592 < 2 yrs
$54,717 2-4 yrs
$69,149 5-8 yrs
$88,636 > 8 yrs
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How Do Feeding 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 Feeding Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,328.
  • California: $46,152.
  • Massachusetts: $45,537.

Top Paying Cities for Feeding 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: $52,776
  • San Francisco: $52,198
  • Oakland: $51,098

What Skills Can Increase a Feeding Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.11% 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.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 3.96% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Accounting Software (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Accounting software makes it easier for business owners to manage financial procedures, performing financial tasks correctly and quickly.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.11%
Credit Card 3.96%
Accounting Software 1.1%
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 Feeding Technician's salary.
  • Property Management: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Property Management
$51,884
24%
Process Improvement
$46,445
11%
Innovation
$45,608
9%
Back Office
$45,608
9%
Coordination
$45,190
8%
Analysis
$44,353
6%
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Feeding Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Feeding Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Feeding Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Feeding Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Feeding Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$49,374$24.018%
Financial Services$48,119$23.015%
Internet$48,119$23.015%
Aerospace & Defense$46,863$23.012%
Pharmaceuticals$46,445$22.011%

Feeding Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Feeding 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Feeding Technician

Salaries for a Feeding Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,066 in 2023 to around $41,096 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Feeding Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Feeding Technician Over Time

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$41,371
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