Tv Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tv Technician in the United States is $47,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,430
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,012 to $50,971
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,316
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Tv Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,971 $4,248 $980 $25
Average $47,171 $3,931 $907 $23
25th Percentile $42,012 $3,501 $808 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Tv Technician Salaries

A Tv 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 Tv Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tv 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): $36,228
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,977
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,529
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,340
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,467
Levels Salary
Customer ... Level Tv Technician$36,228
Customer ... Level Tv Technician$40,977
Tv Techni... Level Tv Technician$47,529
Customer ... Level Tv Technician$63,340
Customer ... Level Tv Technician$90,467
$36,228 0 yr
$40,977 < 2 yrs
$47,529 2-4 yrs
$63,340 5-8 yrs
$90,467 > 8 yrs
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How Do Tv 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 Tv Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,228.
  • California: $52,030.
  • Massachusetts: $51,336.

Top Paying Cities for Tv 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: $59,497
  • San Francisco: $58,845
  • Oakland: $57,605

What Skills Can Increase a Tv Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.3% 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.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
  • Workday (Mentioned in 1.37% 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 20.3%
Customer Support 2.02%
Workday 1.37%
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 Tv Technician's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$59,436
26%
Leadership
$58,964
25%
Initiative
$58,492
24%
Diversity and Inclusion
$57,549
22%
Communication Skills
$57,549
22%
Insight
$56,134
19%
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Tv Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Tv Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Tv Technician positions in Transportation or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Tv Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Tv Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$70,757$34.050%
Financial Services$61,322$29.030%
Insurance$58,964$28.025%
Energy & Utilities$56,605$27.020%
Healthcare$54,247$26.015%

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

Understanding how a Tv 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 Tv Technician

Salaries for a Tv Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,854 in 2023 to around $46,747 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tv Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Tv Technician Over Time

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$47,854
2024
$47,199
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FAQ about Tv Technician

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

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Tv Technician roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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