Program Technician Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Program Technician make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Technician in Columbus, OH is $76,644. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,411 to a high of $94,451, with most professionals earning between $68,670 and $85,965.

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What does a Program Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Program Technician

Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction.

December 08, 2022

Performs clerical tasks to include accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas, sending memos, accepting visitors, scheduling meetings, electronic/manual file maintenance, and reviewing incoming reports.

March 25, 2023

Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

March 31, 2023

Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment.

April 03, 2023

Demonstrated skill in the use of computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher) to accomplish office support requirements.

April 20, 2023

Assisting procurement with logistics activities, packaging subcontracts for construction projects, and working with site materials management.

April 27, 2023

Requires experience managing multiple tasks and tracking workflow with the ability to analyze information and reach logical conclusions.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Program Technician in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

68670

85965

76644

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70087

88976

78555

What is the average salary for Program Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Technician in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Program Technician ranges from $68,670 to $85,965 with the average base salary of $76,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,087 to $88,976 with the average total cash compensation of $78,555.

View Average Salary for Program Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,644	$68,670 - $85,965
Bonus	$1,911	$1,416 - $3,011
Total Pay	$78,555	$70,087 - $88,976

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Program Technician Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,242 - $85,428	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,391 - $83,111	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,684 - $80,975	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,240 - $84,174	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,838 - $84,923	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,013 - $82,638	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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