As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in Columbia, MD is $62,168, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,196 weekly, or $5,181 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in Columbia, MD vary widely, spanning from $48,490 to $72,371. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,008) and 75th percentile ($67,508), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,371 per year. This $12,500 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbia Technical Advisor often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 282 statewide for Technical Advisor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $48,490 Columbia, MD February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $55,008 Columbia, MD February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $62,168 Columbia, MD February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $67,508 Columbia, MD February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $72,371 Columbia, MD February 01, 2026
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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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  1. This Job:

    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor'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 Technical Advisor in Columbia, MD. The base salary for Technical Advisor ranges from $55,008 to $67,508 with the average base salary of $62,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,739 to $71,577 with the average total cash compensation of $65,374.

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