General Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Technician in the United States is $51,954 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,242
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,663 to $57,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,936
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General Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,863 $4,822 $1,113 $28
Average $51,954 $4,329 $999 $25
25th Percentile $45,663 $3,805 $878 $22
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Key Factors That Influence General Technician Salaries

A General 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.

How Experience Level Affects General Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General 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): $47,060
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,391
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,024
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,598
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,930
Levels Salary
General M... Level General Technician$47,060
General T... Level General Technician$52,391
General M... Level General Technician$60,024
General M... Level General Technician$77,598
General M... Level General Technician$84,930
$47,060 0 yr
$52,391 < 2 yrs
$60,024 2-4 yrs
$77,598 5-8 yrs
$84,930 > 8 yrs
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How Do General 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 General Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,523.
  • California: $57,305.
  • Massachusetts: $56,541.

Top Paying Cities for General 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: $65,529
  • San Francisco: $64,812
  • Oakland: $63,446

What Skills Can Increase a General Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 4.9% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 5.98% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Property Management (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its useful life and condition. This is much akin to the role of management in any business. Property management is also the management of personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used to build, repair, and maintain end item deliverables. Property management involves the processes, systems, and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition. For example, an owner of a single family may engage the services of a property management company. The company will then advertise the rental property, handle tenant inquiries, screen applicants, select suitable candidates, draw up a lease agreement, conduct a move in inspection, move the tenant(s) into the property and collect rental income. The company will then coordinate any maintenance issues, supply the owner(s) with financial statements and any relevant information regarding the property etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 4.9%
Preventative Maintenance 5.98%
Property Management 2.1%
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 General Technician's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$56,110
8%
Risk Management
$55,591
7%
Team Management
$54,551
5%
Analysis
$54,551
5%
Property Management
$54,032
4%
Innovation
$53,512
3%
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General Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 27% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, General Technician positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$57,149$27.010%
Pharmaceuticals$56,110$27.08%
Software & Networking$55,591$27.07%
Insurance$55,071$26.06%
Aerospace & Defense$54,551$26.05%

How Education impacts a General Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a General Technician with a No Diploma is between $56,494 and $61,187).

General Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 80.7%
High School 80.7%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 4.8%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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General Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General 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 General Technician

Salaries for a General Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $44,370 in 2023 to around $44,477 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Technician Over Time

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2023
$44,370
2024
$44,637
2025
$44,477
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2024 $44,637
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FAQ about General Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for General Technician?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for General Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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