Rf Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rf Technician in the United States is $99,859 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,225
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,346 to $106,855
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,416
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Smart Recruiting
View as table View as graph 25% $93,346 10% $87,416 90% $113,225 75% $106,855 $99,859 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Rf Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $106,855 $8,905 $2,055 $51
Average $99,859 $8,322 $1,920 $48
25th Percentile $93,346 $7,779 $1,795 $45
Check out Rf Technician Job Openings in the United States
Certified Surgical Technician

Titusville Area Hospital - TITUSVILLE, PA

Surgical Technician

Amberwell Health Hiawatha - HIAWATHA, KS

Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Adirondack Animal Hospital - QUEENSBURY, NY

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Adirondack Animal Hospital - QUEENSBURY, NY

Search More Rf Technician Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Rf Technician Salaries

A Rf 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Rf Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rf 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): $94,868
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,311
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,738
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,953
  • Expert (over 8 years): $179,054
Levels Salary
Radio Fre... Level Rf Technician$94,868
Rf Techni... Level Rf Technician$100,311
Radio Fre... Level Rf Technician$121,738
Radio Fre... Level Rf Technician$144,953
Radio Fre... Level Rf Technician$179,054
$94,868 0 yr
$100,311 < 2 yrs
$121,738 2-4 yrs
$144,953 5-8 yrs
$179,054 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Rf 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: $125,952
  • San Francisco: $124,714
  • Oakland: $121,947

What Skills Can Increase a Rf Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 17.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 17.98%
Schematic 3.07%
Installation 1.97%
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 Rf Technician's salary.
  • System Design: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Systems Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Debugging: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
System Design
$109,845
10%
Systems Engineering
$108,846
9%
Debugging
$107,847
8%
Python
$106,849
7%
Systems Analysis
$105,850
6%
Test Plans
$105,850
6%
Get Latest Data

Rf Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rf 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Rf Technician

Salaries for a Rf Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,694 in 2023 to around $106,048 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rf Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Rf Technician Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$112,694
2024
$109,952
2025
$106,048
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $112,694
2024 $109,952
2025 $106,048
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Rf Technician

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Rf Technician

Here are companies hiring for Rf Technician and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Rf Technician Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Rf Technician job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst