Junior Technical Support Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Technical Support Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Technical Support Engineer in the United States is $79,698 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Junior Technical Support Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,060
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,755 to $87,215
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,614
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View as table View as graph 25% $70,755 10% $62,614 90% $94,060 75% $87,215 $79,698 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Junior Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $87,215 $7,268 $1,677 $42
Average $79,698 $6,641 $1,533 $38
25th Percentile $70,755 $5,896 $1,361 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Technical Support Engineer Salaries

A Junior Technical Support Engineer'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 Junior Technical Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Technical Support Engineer'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): $66,873
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,319
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,073
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,332
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,649
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Junior Technical Support Engineer$66,873
Junior Te... Level Junior Technical Support Engineer$80,319
Technical... Level Junior Technical Support Engineer$106,073
Technical... Level Junior Technical Support Engineer$123,332
Technical... Level Junior Technical Support Engineer$151,649
$66,873 0 yr
$80,319 < 2 yrs
$106,073 2-4 yrs
$123,332 5-8 yrs
$151,649 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Junior Technical Support Engineer 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 Junior Technical Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,241.
  • California: $87,906.
  • Massachusetts: $86,735.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Technical Support Engineers

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: $100,523
  • San Francisco: $99,422
  • Oakland: $97,327

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Technical Support Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.87% 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.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.39% 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.
  • Active Directory (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service. It runs on Windows Server and enables administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.87%
Computer Science 2.39%
Active Directory 1.73%
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 Junior Technical Support Engineer's salary.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Business Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agile
$86,870
9%
API
$86,073
8%
Business Requirements
$86,073
8%
Team Development
$86,073
8%
SQL
$83,682
5%
Analysis
$83,682
5%
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Junior Technical Support Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Technical Support Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Junior Technical Support Engineer positions in Software & Networking or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Technical Support Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Technical Support Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$103,607$50.030%
Aerospace & Defense$95,637$46.020%

How Education impacts a Junior Technical Support Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Technical Support Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Junior Technical Support Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $83,139 and $87,953).

Junior Technical Support Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Technical Support Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 20.8%
Associates 20.3%
Bachelors 49.7%
Masters 7.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Junior Technical Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Technical Support Engineer'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 Junior Technical Support Engineer

Salaries for a Junior Technical Support Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,242 in 2023 to around $80,647 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Technical Support Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Technical Support Engineer Over Time

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FAQ about Junior Technical Support Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Technical Support Engineer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Technical Support Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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