Locate Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Locate Technician in the United States is $43,847 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,300
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,628 to $48,795
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,698
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Locate Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,795 $4,066 $938 $23
Average $43,847 $3,654 $843 $21
25th Percentile $40,628 $3,386 $781 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Locate Technician Salaries

A Locate 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 Locate Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Locate 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): $43,534
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,071
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,863
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,107
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,514
Levels Salary
Entry Level Locate Technician$43,534
Intermediate Level Locate Technician$44,071
Senior Level Locate Technician$45,863
Specialist Level Locate Technician$46,107
Expert Level Locate Technician$46,514
$43,534 0 yr
$44,071 < 2 yrs
$45,863 2-4 yrs
$46,107 5-8 yrs
$46,514 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Locate 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 Locate Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,547.
  • California: $48,363.
  • Massachusetts: $47,719.

Top Paying Cities for Locate 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: $55,304
  • San Francisco: $54,699
  • Oakland: $53,546

What Skills Can Increase a Locate Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.76% 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.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 3.24% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.76%
Packaging 3.24%
Work Ethic 2.59%
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 Locate Technician's salary.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Hydraulics: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scheduling
$53,055
21%
Hydraulics
$49,547
13%
Presentation
$46,916
7%
Packaging
$46,916
7%
Leadership
$46,478
6%
Communicates Effectively
$46,039
5%
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Locate Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Locate Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Locate Technician positions in Healthcare or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Locate Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Locate Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$61,386$30.040%
Aerospace & Defense$59,193$28.035%
Biotechnology$57,001$27.030%
Financial Services$54,809$26.025%
Insurance$52,616$25.020%

How Education impacts a Locate Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Locate 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 Locate Technician with a No Diploma is between $32,956 and $35,920).

Locate Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Locate Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.0%
High School 74.6%
Associates 7.5%
Bachelors 8.0%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Locate Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Locate 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 Locate Technician

Salaries for a Locate Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,004 in 2023 to around $47,038 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Locate Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Locate Technician Over Time

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2023
$47,004
2024
$47,217
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FAQ about Locate Technician

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

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Locate Technician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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