What are the main factors that influence a Soc Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Soc Technician's salary?

A Soc Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,217 for beginners, reaching about $41,532 at mid-level, and approach $42,015 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Soc Technician?

Soc Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Soc Technician roles are District of Columbia $42,975, California $42,812, Massachusetts $42,241. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Soc Technician roles make?

Salaries for Soc Technician level roles vary by specialization: SOC Design Engineer: $190,204; Soc Lead: $147,405; SOC Manager: $144,921; Soc Architect: $143,348; Soc Security Analyst: $116,747.

How do different companies affect a Soc Technician's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Soc Technician roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Soc Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Soc Technician in the United States is $38,814 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,237
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,233 to $42,176
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,973

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Soc Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,176	$3,515	$811	$20
Average	$38,814	$3,235	$746	$19
25th Percentile	$35,233	$2,936	$678	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Soc Technician Salaries

A Soc 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 Soc Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Soc 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): $38,217
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,331
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,532
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,854
Expert (over 8 years): $42,015

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Soc Technician	$38,217
Intermediate Level Soc Technician	$39,331
Senior Level Soc Technician	$41,532
Specialist Level Soc Technician	$41,854
Expert Level Soc Technician	$42,015

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

District of Columbia: $42,975.
California: $42,812.
Massachusetts: $42,241.

District of Columbia $42,975

California $42,812

Massachusetts $42,241

Washington $42,086

New Jersey $42,071

Alaska $42,016

Connecticut $41,481

New York $41,263

Hawaii $40,568

Rhode Island $40,242

Maryland $40,021

Minnesota $39,718

Colorado $39,602

Illinois $39,563

Oregon $39,416

Delaware $39,307

New Hampshire $39,239

Virginia $39,086

Pennsylvania $38,639

Nevada $38,414

North Dakota $38,341

Michigan $38,224

Wisconsin $38,181

Vermont $38,096

Texas $37,859

Maine $37,844

Arizona $37,820

Ohio $37,793

Georgia $37,436

Indiana $37,258

Wyoming $37,223

Utah $37,168

Iowa $37,145

Kansas $36,959

Louisiana $36,904

North Carolina $36,885

Missouri $36,877

Florida $36,726

Montana $36,644

Nebraska $36,567

Kentucky $36,524

South Carolina $36,369

Tennessee $36,272

Idaho $36,233

New Mexico $35,950

Oklahoma $35,888

Alabama $35,659

South Dakota $35,274

Arkansas $35,065

West Virginia $34,952

Mississippi $34,614

Top Paying Cities for Soc 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: $48,956
San Francisco: $48,475
Oakland: $47,400

San Jose, CA $48,956

San Francisco, CA $48,475

Oakland, CA $47,400

New York, NY $44,982

Queens Village, NY $44,691

Paramus, NJ $44,380

Passaic, NJ $44,341

Bergenfield, NJ $44,302

Stamford, CT $44,244

Huntington, NY $44,205

Newark, NJ $43,953

Bridgeport, CT $43,875

New Brunswick, NJ $43,747

Vallejo, CA $43,666

Middlesex, NJ $43,643

Somerset, NJ $43,608

Petaluma, CA $43,518

Santa Cruz, CA $43,367

Boston, MA $43,289

Monterey, CA $43,095

Fairbanks, AK $43,068

Los Angeles, CA $42,994

Washington, DC $42,975

Seattle, WA $42,905

Santa Rosa, CA $42,897

Juneau, AK $42,785

Orange, CA $42,657

Anchorage, AK $42,587

Anaheim, CA $42,560

Santa Ana, CA $42,501

Nassau, NY $42,478

Long Beach, CA $42,463

Danbury, CT $42,451

Santa Maria, CA $42,319

Everett, WA $42,311

Bremerton, WA $42,121

Trenton, NJ $42,047

Sacramento, CA $42,032

San Diego, CA $42,012

Brockton, MA $41,997

Tacoma, WA $41,981

Santa Barbara, CA $41,927

Lowell, MA $41,772

New Suffolk, NY $41,756

Nashua, NH $41,710

Lompoc, CA $41,648

Ventura, CA $41,609

Stockton, CA $41,597

New Haven, CT $41,519

Atlantic City, NJ $41,419

Hartford, CT $41,333

Modesto, CA $41,314

Poughkeepsie, NY $41,228

New Britain, CT $41,209

Olympia, WA $41,155

Kennewick, WA $41,155

New London, CT $41,147

Norwich, CT $41,135

Lawrence, MA $41,116

Bakersfield, CA $41,007

Riverside, CA $40,953

New Bedford, MA $40,953

Richland, WA $40,914

Portsmouth, NH $40,883

Vineland, NJ $40,875

San Bernardino, CA $40,844

Boulder, CO $40,735

Worcester, MA $40,704

Portland, OR $40,669

Saint Paul, MN $40,623

Minneapolis, MN $40,623

Philadelphia, PA $40,568

Honolulu, HI $40,363

Springfield, MA $40,227

Providence, RI $40,223

Chicago, IL $40,110

Bellingham, WA $40,064

Baltimore, MD $40,021

Chico, CA $39,924

Wilmington, DE $39,858

Pittsfield, MA $39,819

Manchester, NH $39,746

Spokane, WA $39,575

Denver, CO $39,571

Albany, NY $39,389

Troy, NY $39,373

Schenectady, NY $39,292

Burlington, VT $39,206

Portland, ME $39,070

Salem, OR $39,039

Yakima, WA $39,031

Ann Arbor, MI $39,020

Rochester, MN $38,911

Fresno, CA $38,892

Reno, NV $38,892

Milwaukee, WI $38,857

Detroit, MI $38,818

Allentown, PA $38,806

Carson City, NV $38,802

Houston, TX $38,744

Colorado Springs, CO $38,740

Syracuse, NY $38,721

Eugene, OR $38,647

Bismarck, ND $38,601

Gary, IN $38,601

Galveston, TX $38,601

Springfield, OR $38,570

Medford, OR $38,476

Fort Collins, CO $38,461

Austin, TX $38,430

Mesa, AZ $38,348

Phoenix, AZ $38,341

Dallas, TX $38,329

Reading, PA $38,306

Saint Cloud, MN $38,290

Concord, NH $38,255

Madison, WI $38,240

Utica, NY $38,135

Raleigh, NC $38,104

Las Vegas, NV $38,100

Rochester, NY $38,073

Des Moines, IA $38,069

Atlanta, GA $38,007

Battle Creek, MI $37,995

Salt Lake City, UT $37,983

Lancaster, PA $37,925

Champaign, IL $37,917

Harrisburg, PA $37,871

Durham, NC $37,836

Kansas City, MO $37,832

Kansas City, KS $37,824

Fort Worth, TX $37,820

Boca Raton, FL $37,805

Cleveland, OH $37,801

Columbus, OH $37,793

Pittsburgh, PA $37,789

Richmond, VA $37,774

Indianapolis, IN $37,766

Cincinnati, OH $37,716

Petersburg, VA $37,657

Billings, MT $37,572

Lansing, MI $37,572

Huntsville, AL $37,572

Lebanon, PA $37,568

Dayton, OH $37,564

Pueblo, CO $37,564

Appleton, WI $37,553

Buffalo, NY $37,537

Racine, WI $37,518

Charlotte, NC $37,514

Saint Louis, MO $37,502

Springfield, IL $37,487

Elkhart, IN $37,479

York, PA $37,479

Gastonia, NC $37,475

Benton Harbor, MI $37,475

Beaumont, TX $37,452

Lorain, OH $37,444

Toledo, OH $37,428

Binghamton, NY $37,409

Rock Hill, SC $37,405

Rockford, IL $37,386

Fargo, ND $37,366

Elyria, OH $37,366

Flagstaff, AZ $37,339

Fort Lauderdale, FL $37,316

Miami, FL $37,293

Duluth, MN $37,230

Bangor, ME $37,180

Cedar Rapids, IA $37,137

Louisville, KY $37,118

Grand Rapids, MI $37,110

Hialeah, FL $37,106

Casper, WY $37,052

Scranton, PA $37,005

New Orleans, LA $36,994

Virginia Beach, VA $36,990

Akron, OH $36,970

Peoria, IL $36,920

Sarasota, FL $36,912

Green Bay, WI $36,885

Baton Rouge, LA $36,866

Charleston, SC $36,858

Nashville, TN $36,846

Jamestown, NY $36,838

Davenport, IA $36,838

Tucson, AZ $36,819

Cheyenne, WY $36,807

Saint Petersburg, FL $36,796

Tampa, FL $36,788

Omaha, NE $36,780

Port Arthur, TX $36,765

Evansville, IN $36,765

Bradenton, FL $36,749

Santa Fe, NM $36,679

Orlando, FL $36,641

Clearwater, FL $36,598

Canton, OH $36,516

La Crosse, WI $36,516

Grand Forks, ND $36,505

Albuquerque, NM $36,493

Tulsa, OK $36,493

Newport News, VA $36,489

High Point, NC $36,477

Ogden, UT $36,462

Corpus Christi, TX $36,431

Laramie, WY $36,408

Norfolk, VA $36,408

Rock Island, IL $36,384

Saginaw, MI $36,377

Jacksonville, FL $36,373

Salisbury, NC $36,365

Memphis, TN $36,357

Moline, IL $36,338

Fort Myers, FL $36,326

Waterloo, IA $36,276

Spartanburg, SC $36,237

Lincoln, NE $36,217

Fort Wayne, IN $36,210

Birmingham, AL $36,167

Cedar Falls, IA $36,159

Provo, UT $36,155

Springfield, OH $36,151

San Antonio, TX $36,144

Greensboro, NC $36,128

South Bend, IN $36,124

Winston Salem, NC $36,120

Boise, ID $36,109

Savannah, GA $36,082

Muskegon, MI $36,012

Lima, OH $35,965

Lake Charles, LA $35,950

Anderson, IN $35,942

Lexington, KY $35,930

Augusta, GA $35,919

Greenville, SC $35,919

Wichita, KS $35,884

Tuscaloosa, AL $35,884

Columbia, SC $35,849

Bloomington, IN $35,752

Roanoke, VA $35,728

Asheville, NC $35,678

Knoxville, TN $35,612

Shreveport, LA $35,608

Wilmington, NC $35,558

Frankfort, KY $35,484

Oklahoma City, OK $35,457

Chillicothe, OH $35,441

Longview, TX $35,437

Topeka, KS $35,426

Mobile, AL $35,367

Terre Haute, IN $35,352

Erie, PA $35,348

Altoona, PA $35,329

Melbourne, FL $35,317

Amarillo, TX $35,301

Killeen, TX $35,290

Fayetteville, AR $35,259

Sioux Falls, SD $35,232

Chattanooga, TN $35,208

Idaho Falls, ID $35,204

Gainesville, FL $35,123

Portsmouth, OH $35,103

Little Rock, AR $35,096

Lynchburg, VA $35,096

Lafayette, LA $35,080

Youngstown, OH $35,080

Temple, TX $35,065

Daytona Beach, FL $35,057

Clarksville, TN $35,053

Pensacola, FL $35,049

Hopkinsville, KY $34,933

Charleston, WV $34,929

Florence, SC $34,909

Sioux City, IA $34,886

Macon, GA $34,774

Tallahassee, FL $34,770

Fayetteville, NC $34,762

Waco, TX $34,754

Wichita Falls, TX $34,754

Pine Bluff, AR $34,739

Vincennes, IN $34,665

Lubbock, TX $34,649

Great Falls, MT $34,626

Alamogordo, NM $34,622

Abilene, TX $34,591

Rapid City, SD $34,541

Monroe, LA $34,541

Albany, GA $34,517

Huntington, WV $34,513

Jackson, MS $34,510

Greenville, MS $34,506

Parkersburg, WV $34,467

Montgomery, AL $34,459

Johnstown, PA $34,451

Springfield, MO $34,420

Biloxi, MS $34,401

Sumter, SC $34,319

Columbus, GA $34,316

Twin Falls, ID $34,292

Pascagoula, MS $34,242

Kingsport, TN $34,141

Gulfport, MS $34,129

Alexandria, LA $34,001

Fort Smith, AR $33,904

El Paso, TX $33,799

Helena, MT $33,749

Las Cruces, NM $33,625

Harlingen, TX $33,516

Pocatello, ID $33,481

Florence, AL $33,469

Brownsville, TX $33,462

Dothan, AL $33,400

Mcallen, TX $33,380

Columbus, MS $33,093

Altus, OK $32,914

Lawton, OK $32,841

Pierre, SD $32,701

What Skills Can Increase a Soc Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.37% 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.
Programming (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Workday (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	20.37%
Programming	3.02%
Workday	1.54%

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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 Soc Technician's salary.

Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Coordination	$47,353	22%
Oncology	$44,636	15%
Leadership	$43,860	13%
Commitment	$43,472	12%
Written Communication	$43,472	12%
Service Excellence	$43,472	12%

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How Education impacts a Soc Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Soc 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 a Soc Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,922 and $39,834).

Soc Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Soc Technician

No Diploma 3.3%

High School 64.1%

Associates 18.5%

Bachelors 12.0%

Masters 2.2%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	3.3%
High School	64.1%
Associates	18.5%
Bachelors	12.0%
Masters	2.2%
Doctorate	0.0%

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

Understanding how a Soc 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 April 01, 2026

$35,233

Average $38,814/year

$42,176

$2,936

Average $3,235/month

$3,515

$678

Average $746/week

$811

$17

Average $19/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,176	$3,515	$811	$20
Average	$38,814	$3,235	$746	$19
25th Percentile	$35,233	$2,936	$678	$17

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Salary Trends for Soc Technician

Salaries for a Soc Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,078 in 2023 to around $38,723 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Soc Technician salary trends, .

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2024

$38,863

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2024	$38,863
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