Ice Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Ice Technician make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ice Technician in the United States is $51,374 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,369
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,857 to $56,082
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,923
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Ice Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,082 $4,674 $1,079 $27
Average $51,374 $4,281 $988 $25
25th Percentile $44,857 $3,738 $863 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Ice Technician Salaries

An Ice 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 Ice Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ice 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): $51,826
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,578
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,273
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,871
  • Expert (over 8 years): $79,956
Levels Salary
Ice Techn... Level Ice Technician$51,826
Facilitie... Level Ice Technician$57,578
Facilitie... Level Ice Technician$64,273
Facilitie... Level Ice Technician$73,871
Facilitie... Level Ice Technician$79,956
$51,826 0 yr
$57,578 < 2 yrs
$64,273 2-4 yrs
$73,871 5-8 yrs
$79,956 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ice 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: $64,798
  • San Francisco: $64,088
  • Oakland: $62,738

What Skills Can Increase an Ice Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.52% 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.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.52%
Hydraulics 3.19%
Customer Satisfaction 1.52%
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 Ice Technician's salary.
  • Industry Knowledge: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Industry Knowledge
$73,465
43%
Analysis
$53,942
5%
Commitment
$53,942
5%
Products and Services
$53,429
4%
Influencing
$53,429
4%
Service Quality
$52,915
3%
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Ice Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ice 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 Healthcare and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Ice Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ice Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ice Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$64,217$31.025%
Energy & Utilities$61,649$30.020%
Construction$59,080$28.015%
Aerospace & Defense$56,511$27.010%
Pharmaceuticals$56,511$27.010%

How Education impacts an Ice Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ice 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 an Ice Technician with a No Diploma is between $46,570 and $50,812).

Ice Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ice Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.4%
High School 64.6%
Associates 23.0%
Bachelors 7.1%
Masters 0.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ice Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ice 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 Ice Technician

Salaries for an Ice Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,132 in 2023 to around $44,766 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ice Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ice Technician Over Time

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$45,132
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$45,182
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