What are the main factors that influence a Technology Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Technology Developer's salary?

A Technology Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,354 for beginners, reaching about $112,430 at mid-level, and approach $118,216 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Technology Developer?

Technology Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technology Developer roles are District of Columbia $126,244, California $125,765, Massachusetts $124,089. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technology Developer roles make?

Salaries for Technology Developer level roles vary by specialization: cardiovascular technology: $495,686; SVP of Technology: $267,628; Director, Technology: $211,597; Full Stack Developer IV: $145,369; Technology Lead: $134,036.

How do different companies affect a Technology Developer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Technology Developer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Technology Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Technology Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technology Developer in the United States is $114,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,819
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,623 to $125,431
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,888

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Technology Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,431	$10,453	$2,412	$60
Average	$114,021	$9,502	$2,193	$55
25th Percentile	$106,623	$8,885	$2,050	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Technology Developer Salaries

A Technology Developer'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 Technology Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technology Developer'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): $111,354
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,892
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,430
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,357
Expert (over 8 years): $118,216

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technology Developer	$111,354
Intermediate Level Technology Developer	$111,892
Senior Level Technology Developer	$112,430
Specialist Level Technology Developer	$114,357
Expert Level Technology Developer	$118,216

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How Do Technology Developer 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 Technology Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,244.
California: $125,765.
Massachusetts: $124,089.

District of Columbia $126,244 California $125,765 Massachusetts $124,089 Washington $123,633 New Jersey $123,587 Alaska $123,428 Connecticut $121,854 New York $121,216

Hawaii $119,175 Rhode Island $118,217 Maryland $117,567 Minnesota $116,678 Colorado $116,336 Illinois $116,222 Oregon $115,788 Delaware $115,469

New Hampshire $115,268 Virginia $114,819 Pennsylvania $113,508 Nevada $112,847 North Dakota $112,630 Michigan $112,288 Wisconsin $112,162 Vermont $111,912

Texas $111,216 Maine $111,170 Arizona $111,102 Ohio $111,022 Georgia $109,973 Indiana $109,449 Wyoming $109,346 Utah $109,187

Iowa $109,118 Kansas $108,571 Louisiana $108,411 North Carolina $108,354 Missouri $108,331 Florida $107,887 Montana $107,647 Nebraska $107,419

Kentucky $107,294 South Carolina $106,838 Tennessee $106,553 Idaho $106,439 New Mexico $105,606 Oklahoma $105,424 Alabama $104,751 South Dakota $103,622

Arkansas $103,007 West Virginia $102,676 Mississippi $101,684

Top Paying Cities for Technology Developers

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: $143,815
San Francisco: $142,401
Oakland: $139,242

San Jose, CA $143,815

San Francisco, CA $142,401

Oakland, CA $139,242

New York, NY $132,139

Queens Village, NY $131,284

Paramus, NJ $130,372

Passaic, NJ $130,258

Bergenfield, NJ $130,144

Stamford, CT $129,973

Huntington, NY $129,859

Newark, NJ $129,117

Bridgeport, CT $128,889

New Brunswick, NJ $128,513

Vallejo, CA $128,274

Middlesex, NJ $128,205

Somerset, NJ $128,103

Petaluma, CA $127,840

Santa Cruz, CA $127,396

Boston, MA $127,168

Monterey, CA $126,598

Fairbanks, AK $126,518

Los Angeles, CA $126,301

Washington, DC $126,244

Seattle, WA $126,039

Santa Rosa, CA $126,016

Juneau, AK $125,685

Orange, CA $125,309

Anchorage, AK $125,104

Anaheim, CA $125,024

Santa Ana, CA $124,853

Nassau, NY $124,785

Long Beach, CA $124,739

Danbury, CT $124,705

Santa Maria, CA $124,317

Everett, WA $124,294

Bremerton, WA $123,736

Trenton, NJ $123,519

Sacramento, CA $123,473

San Diego, CA $123,416

Brockton, MA $123,371

Tacoma, WA $123,325

Santa Barbara, CA $123,165

Lowell, MA $122,709

New Suffolk, NY $122,664

Nashua, NH $122,527

Lompoc, CA $122,345

Ventura, CA $122,231

Stockton, CA $122,196

New Haven, CT $121,968

Atlantic City, NJ $121,672

Hartford, CT $121,421

Modesto, CA $121,364

Poughkeepsie, NY $121,113

New Britain, CT $121,056

Olympia, WA $120,896

Kennewick, WA $120,896

New London, CT $120,874

Norwich, CT $120,839

Lawrence, MA $120,782

Bakersfield, CA $120,463

Riverside, CA $120,304

New Bedford, MA $120,304

Richland, WA $120,190

Portsmouth, NH $120,098

Vineland, NJ $120,076

San Bernardino, CA $119,984

Boulder, CO $119,665

Worcester, MA $119,574

Portland, OR $119,471

Saint Paul, MN $119,334

Minneapolis, MN $119,334

Philadelphia, PA $119,175

Honolulu, HI $118,570

Springfield, MA $118,171

Providence, RI $118,160

Chicago, IL $117,829

Bellingham, WA $117,692

Baltimore, MD $117,567

Chico, CA $117,282

Wilmington, DE $117,088

Pittsfield, MA $116,974

Manchester, NH $116,758

Spokane, WA $116,256

Denver, CO $116,244

Albany, NY $115,709

Troy, NY $115,663

Schenectady, NY $115,423

Burlington, VT $115,173

Portland, ME $114,774

Salem, OR $114,682

Yakima, WA $114,660

Ann Arbor, MI $114,625

Rochester, MN $114,306

Fresno, CA $114,249

Reno, NV $114,249

Milwaukee, WI $114,146

Detroit, MI $114,032

Allentown, PA $113,998

Carson City, NV $113,987

Houston, TX $113,816

Colorado Springs, CO $113,804

Syracuse, NY $113,747

Eugene, OR $113,531

Bismarck, ND $113,394

Gary, IN $113,394

Galveston, TX $113,394

Springfield, OR $113,303

Medford, OR $113,029

Fort Collins, CO $112,983

Austin, TX $112,892

Mesa, AZ $112,653

Phoenix, AZ $112,630

Dallas, TX $112,596

Reading, PA $112,527

Saint Cloud, MN $112,482

Concord, NH $112,379

Madison, WI $112,333

Utica, NY $112,026

Raleigh, NC $111,934

Las Vegas, NV $111,923

Rochester, NY $111,843

Des Moines, IA $111,832

Atlanta, GA $111,649

Battle Creek, MI $111,615

Salt Lake City, UT $111,581

Lancaster, PA $111,410

Champaign, IL $111,387

Harrisburg, PA $111,250

Durham, NC $111,148

Kansas City, MO $111,136

Kansas City, KS $111,113

Fort Worth, TX $111,102

Boca Raton, FL $111,056

Cleveland, OH $111,045

Columbus, OH $111,022

Pittsburgh, PA $111,011

Richmond, VA $110,965

Indianapolis, IN $110,942

Cincinnati, OH $110,794

Petersburg, VA $110,623

Billings, MT $110,372

Lansing, MI $110,372

Huntsville, AL $110,372

Lebanon, PA $110,361

Dayton, OH $110,350

Pueblo, CO $110,350

Appleton, WI $110,315

Buffalo, NY $110,270

Racine, WI $110,213

Charlotte, NC $110,201

Saint Louis, MO $110,167

Springfield, IL $110,121

Elkhart, IN $110,099

York, PA $110,099

Gastonia, NC $110,087

Benton Harbor, MI $110,087

Beaumont, TX $110,019

Lorain, OH $109,996

Toledo, OH $109,950

Binghamton, NY $109,893

Rock Hill, SC $109,882

Rockford, IL $109,825

Fargo, ND $109,768

Elyria, OH $109,768

Flagstaff, AZ $109,688

Fort Lauderdale, FL $109,620

Miami, FL $109,551

Duluth, MN $109,369

Bangor, ME $109,221

Cedar Rapids, IA $109,095

Louisville, KY $109,038

Grand Rapids, MI $109,015

Hialeah, FL $109,004

Casper, WY $108,844

Scranton, PA $108,708

New Orleans, LA $108,673

Virginia Beach, VA $108,662

Akron, OH $108,605

Peoria, IL $108,457

Sarasota, FL $108,434

Green Bay, WI $108,354

Baton Rouge, LA $108,297

Charleston, SC $108,274

Nashville, TN $108,240

Jamestown, NY $108,217

Davenport, IA $108,217

Tucson, AZ $108,160

Cheyenne, WY $108,126

Saint Petersburg, FL $108,092

Tampa, FL $108,069

Omaha, NE $108,046

Port Arthur, TX $108,001

Evansville, IN $108,001

Bradenton, FL $107,955

Santa Fe, NM $107,750

Orlando, FL $107,636

Clearwater, FL $107,510

Canton, OH $107,271

La Crosse, WI $107,271

Grand Forks, ND $107,237

Albuquerque, NM $107,203

Tulsa, OK $107,203

Newport News, VA $107,191

High Point, NC $107,157

Ogden, UT $107,111

Corpus Christi, TX $107,020

Laramie, WY $106,952

Norfolk, VA $106,952

Rock Island, IL $106,883

Saginaw, MI $106,860

Jacksonville, FL $106,849

Salisbury, NC $106,826

Memphis, TN $106,803

Moline, IL $106,746

Fort Myers, FL $106,712

Waterloo, IA $106,564

Spartanburg, SC $106,450

Lincoln, NE $106,393

Fort Wayne, IN $106,370

Birmingham, AL $106,245

Cedar Falls, IA $106,222

Provo, UT $106,211

Springfield, OH $106,199

San Antonio, TX $106,176

Greensboro, NC $106,131

South Bend, IN $106,119

Winston Salem, NC $106,108

Boise, ID $106,074

Savannah, GA $105,994

Muskegon, MI $105,789

Lima, OH $105,652

Lake Charles, LA $105,606

Anderson, IN $105,583

Lexington, KY $105,549

Augusta, GA $105,515

Greenville, SC $105,515

Wichita, KS $105,412

Tuscaloosa, AL $105,412

Columbia, SC $105,310

Bloomington, IN $105,025

Roanoke, VA $104,956

Asheville, NC $104,808

Knoxville, TN $104,614

Shreveport, LA $104,603

Wilmington, NC $104,455

Frankfort, KY $104,238

Oklahoma City, OK $104,158

Chillicothe, OH $104,113

Longview, TX $104,101

Topeka, KS $104,067

Mobile, AL $103,896

Terre Haute, IN $103,850

Erie, PA $103,839

Altoona, PA $103,782

Melbourne, FL $103,748

Amarillo, TX $103,702

Killeen, TX $103,668

Fayetteville, AR $103,577

Sioux Falls, SD $103,497

Chattanooga, TN $103,428

Idaho Falls, ID $103,417

Gainesville, FL $103,178

Portsmouth, OH $103,121

Little Rock, AR $103,098

Lynchburg, VA $103,098

Lafayette, LA $103,052

Youngstown, OH $103,052

Temple, TX $103,007

Daytona Beach, FL $102,984

Clarksville, TN $102,972

Pensacola, FL $102,961

Hopkinsville, KY $102,619

Charleston, WV $102,607

Florence, SC $102,550

Sioux City, IA $102,482

Macon, GA $102,151

Tallahassee, FL $102,140

Fayetteville, NC $102,117

Waco, TX $102,094

Wichita Falls, TX $102,094

Pine Bluff, AR $102,049

Vincennes, IN $101,832

Lubbock, TX $101,787

Great Falls, MT $101,718

Alamogordo, NM $101,707

Abilene, TX $101,616

Rapid City, SD $101,467

Monroe, LA $101,467

Albany, GA $101,399

Huntington, WV $101,387

Jackson, MS $101,376

Greenville, MS $101,365

Parkersburg, WV $101,251

Montgomery, AL $101,228

Johnstown, PA $101,205

Springfield, MO $101,114

Biloxi, MS $101,057

Sumter, SC $100,817

Columbus, GA $100,806

Twin Falls, ID $100,738

Pascagoula, MS $100,589

Kingsport, TN $100,293

Gulfport, MS $100,259

Alexandria, LA $99,882

Fort Smith, AR $99,597

El Paso, TX $99,289

Helena, MT $99,141

Las Cruces, NM $98,776

Harlingen, TX $98,457

Pocatello, ID $98,355

Florence, AL $98,320

Brownsville, TX $98,298

Dothan, AL $98,115

Mcallen, TX $98,058

Columbus, MS $97,214

Altus, OK $96,690

Lawton, OK $96,473

Pierre, SD $96,063

What Skills Can Increase a Technology Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Collaboration (Mentioned in 3.72% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
Information Architecture (Mentioned in 3.24% Job Postings): Information architecture (IA) focuses on organizing, structuring, and labeling content in an effective and sustainable way. The goal is to help users find information and complete tasks.
Graphic Design (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts, and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Collaboration	3.72%
Information Architecture	3.24%
Graphic Design	2.18%

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 Technology Developer's salary.

Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Alignment	$117,442	3%
Product Management	$117,442	3%
Flexibility	$117,442	3%
Solution Design	$116,301	2%
Product Design	$116,301	2%
Innovation	$116,301	2%

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Technology Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technology Developer'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 January 01, 2026

$106,623

Average $114,021/year

$125,431

$8,885

Average $9,502/month

$10,453

$2,050

Average $2,193/week

$2,412

$51

Average $55/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,431	$10,453	$2,412	$60
Average	$114,021	$9,502	$2,193	$55
25th Percentile	$106,623	$8,885	$2,050	$51

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Salary Trends for Technology Developer

Salaries for a Technology Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $115,869 in 2023 to around $116,143 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technology Developer salary trends, .

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