Radar Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radar Technician in the United States is $62,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,451
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,995 to $70,293
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,135
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Radar Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,293 $5,858 $1,352 $34
Average $62,432 $5,203 $1,201 $30
25th Percentile $55,995 $4,666 $1,077 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Radar Technician Salaries

A Radar 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.

Top Paying Cities for Radar 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: $78,746
  • San Francisco: $77,883
  • Oakland: $76,242

What Skills Can Increase a Radar Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.53% 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 Relationship (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.
  • Laboratory Equipment (Mentioned in 0.7% Job Postings): Utilizing various tools and equipment to conduct scientific researches, teach practical science, or perform laboratory experiments.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.53%
Customer Relationship 1.79%
Laboratory Equipment 0.7%
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 Radar Technician's salary.
  • Pneumatics: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Pneumatics
$68,675
10%
Process Improvement
$67,427
8%
Accountability
$66,178
6%
Analysis
$66,178
6%
Consulting
$65,554
5%
Resource Management
$65,554
5%
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How Education impacts a Radar Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radar 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 Radar Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,440 and $59,546).

Radar Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radar Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 56.3%
Associates 21.9%
Bachelors 18.8%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Radar Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radar 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radar Technician

Salaries for a Radar Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,814 in 2023 to around $49,425 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radar Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radar Technician Over Time

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2023
$49,814
2024
$49,781
2025
$49,425
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2023 $49,814
2024 $49,781
2025 $49,425
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