How much does a Design Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Design Technician in the United States is $68,051. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,278 to $79,697, with most professionals earning between $51,291 and $90,301.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Design Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Design Technician Salary $51,291 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Design Technician Salary $59,278 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Design Technician Salary $68,051 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Design Technician Salary $79,697 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Design Technician Salary $90,301 US March 01, 2025
25% $59,278 10% $51,291 90% $90,301 75% $79,697 $68,051 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Design Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    CAE Design Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Design Technician in the United States. The base salary for Design Technician ranges from $59,278 to $79,697 with the average base salary of $68,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,469 to $81,820 with the average total cash compensation of $69,409.

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Skills associated with Design Technician: Design

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