Scale Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scale Technician in the United States is $67,054 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,371
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,837 to $72,978
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,265
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Scale Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $72,978 $6,082 $1,403 $35
Average $67,054 $5,588 $1,290 $32
25th Percentile $59,837 $4,986 $1,151 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Scale Technician Salaries

A Scale 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.

Top Paying Cities for Scale 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: $84,575
  • San Francisco: $83,649
  • Oakland: $81,886

What Skills Can Increase a Scale Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.33% 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.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.33%
Preventative Maintenance 2.38%
Calibration 2.09%
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 Scale Technician's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
$75,100
12%
Patient Care
$75,100
12%
Innovation
$69,736
4%
Networking
$69,736
4%
Initiative
$69,736
4%
Schematic
$69,066
3%
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Scale Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Scale 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 Construction and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Scale Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Scale Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Scale Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$80,465$39.020%
Insurance$77,112$37.015%
MFG Nondurable$75,100$36.012%
Business Services$73,759$35.010%
Media$71,748$34.07%

How Education impacts a Scale Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Scale 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 Scale Technician with a No Diploma is between $60,987 and $65,632).

Scale Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Scale Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 32.3%
Associates 55.0%
Bachelors 11.6%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Scale Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scale 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 Scale Technician

Salaries for a Scale Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,202 in 2023 to around $75,134 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scale Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Scale Technician Over Time

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$77,202
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$76,647
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Scale Technician

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

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Scale Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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