Ordnance Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ordnance Technician in the United States is $75,314 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,879
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,782 to $83,985
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,924
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Ordnance Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,985 $6,999 $1,615 $40
Average $75,314 $6,276 $1,448 $36
25th Percentile $67,782 $5,648 $1,303 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Ordnance Technician Salaries

An Ordnance 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 Ordnance Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ordnance 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): $74,790
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,104
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,837
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,944
  • Expert (over 8 years): $78,927
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ordnance Technician$74,790
Intermediate Level Ordnance Technician$75,104
Senior Level Ordnance Technician$75,837
Specialist Level Ordnance Technician$77,944
Expert Level Ordnance Technician$78,927
$74,790 0 yr
$75,104 < 2 yrs
$75,837 2-4 yrs
$77,944 5-8 yrs
$78,927 > 8 yrs
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How Do Ordnance 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 Ordnance Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,387.
  • California: $83,071.
  • Massachusetts: $81,964.

Top Paying Cities for Ordnance 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: $94,993
  • San Francisco: $93,953
  • Oakland: $91,973

What Skills Can Increase an Ordnance Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.65% 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.
  • Wiring Diagram (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): A pictorial representation of all the electrical connections in a specific circuit. These diagrams are an effective way of showing how wires are interconnected with different components in a system.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 0.75% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Troubleshooting 8.65%
Wiring Diagram 2.33%
Technical Skills 0.75%
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 Ordnance Technician's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Security Clearance: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Adaptability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $84,351
12%
Security Clearance
 $79,832
6%
Adaptability
 $79,832
6%
System Integration
 $79,079
5%
Mechanical Systems
 $79,079
5%
Commitment
 $79,079
5%
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Ordnance Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ordnance Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Durable and Transportation sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ordnance Technician positions in Aerospace & Defense or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ordnance Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ordnance Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$90,376$43.020%
Transportation$82,845$40.010%

How Education impacts an Ordnance Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ordnance Technicians 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 an Ordnance Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,738 and $73,124).

Ordnance Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ordnance Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 44.9%
Associates 29.5%
Bachelors 19.9%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Ordnance Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ordnance 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.

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Average $75,314/year
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Average $6,276/month
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Average $1,448/week
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Average $36/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $83,985 $6,999 $1,615 $40
Average $75,314 $6,276 $1,448 $36
25th Percentile $67,782 $5,648 $1,303 $33

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Salary Trends for Ordnance Technician

Salaries for an Ordnance Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $56,693 in 2023 to around $57,449 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ordnance Technician salary trends, .

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