How much does a Technician make?

Updated Sep 30, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$43K - $65K/yr
Base Pay
$41K - $62K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$53K

/yr
$43K$65K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Technician is $52,685 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,082 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,602 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $43K-$65K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Technician

$52,685 /yr
Technician
$65,214 /yr
Senior Technician
$65,984 /yr
Technician IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Technician$52,685 /yr
Senior Technician$65,214 /yr
Technician IV$65,984 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Technician

Some related job titles are Field Technician Salaries with median pay of $50,955, Lab Technician Salaries with median pay of $43,216, Electronic Technician Salaries with median pay of $59,368, Maintenance Technician Salaries with median pay of $53,060.

Top Paying Companies

For a Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Technician in United States. Employers include Meta, NVIDIA and Microsoft.

1
Meta
Meta
$99,644/yr
2K open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Technician in United States

1Meta$99,644
2NVIDIA$95,975
3Microsoft$89,281
4Alvarez & Marsal$87,709
5Cruise$86,801
6Amazon Web Services$85,455
7Salesforce$83,596
8Oracle$81,242
9Google$79,435
10Genentech$77,626
Total Pay Trajectory

For Technician

$52,685 /yr
Technician
$65,214 /yr
Senior Technician
$65,984 /yr
Technician IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Technician$52,685 /yr
Senior Technician$65,214 /yr
Technician IV$65,984 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Technician at different companies?

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US Forest Service
3.7
TechnicianSee 435 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Comcast
3.8
TechnicianSee 397 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
Apple
4.2
TechnicianSee 365 salaries from this location

$28

 / hr
AT&T
3.6
TechnicianSee 352 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
DISH
2.9
TechnicianSee 327 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Aerotek
3.5
TechnicianSee 315 salaries from this location

$47,819

 / yr
Safelite AutoGlass
3.1
TechnicianSee 235 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr

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uBreakiFix
3.2
TechnicianSee 201 salaries from this location

$18

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Spectrum
3.3
TechnicianSee 173 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
CVS Health
3.1
TechnicianSee 159 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
TechnicianSee 150 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Asurion
3.3
TechnicianSee 138 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
Procter & Gamble
4.1
TechnicianSee 136 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
Discount Tire
3.9
TechnicianSee 132 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Jiffy Lube
3
TechnicianSee 129 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Fusion Medical Staffing
4.5
TechnicianSee 129 salaries from this location

$3,763

 / mo
US Navy
3.7
TechnicianSee 127 salaries from this location

$47,296

 / yr
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
3.5
TechnicianSee 120 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Tesla
3.6
TechnicianSee 120 salaries from this location

$30

 / hr
Amazon
3.7
TechnicianSee 120 salaries from this location

$28

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Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
US Forest Service Technician salaries - 435 salaries reported$23/hr
Comcast Technician salaries - 397 salaries reported$24/hr
Apple Technician salaries - 365 salaries reported$28/hr
AT&T Technician salaries - 352 salaries reported$27/hr
DISH Technician salaries - 327 salaries reported$23/hr
Aerotek Technician salaries - 315 salaries reported$47,819/yr
Safelite AutoGlass Technician salaries - 235 salaries reported$21/hr
uBreakiFix Technician salaries - 201 salaries reported$18/hr
Spectrum Technician salaries - 173 salaries reported$23/hr
CVS Health Technician salaries - 159 salaries reported$22/hr
Walmart Technician salaries - 150 salaries reported$18/hr
Asurion Technician salaries - 138 salaries reported$21/hr
Procter & Gamble Technician salaries - 136 salaries reported$27/hr
Discount Tire Technician salaries - 132 salaries reported$20/hr
Jiffy Lube Technician salaries - 129 salaries reported$20/hr
Fusion Medical Staffing Technician salaries - 129 salaries reported$3,763/mo
US Navy Technician salaries - 127 salaries reported$47,296/yr
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Technician salaries - 120 salaries reported$20/hr
Tesla Technician salaries - 120 salaries reported$30/hr
Amazon Technician salaries - 120 salaries reported$28/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Technician in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $54,434, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $52,975, Information Technology with a median total pay of $51,552, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $51,374, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $51,324.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$54,434

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$52,975

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$51,552

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$51,374

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$51,324

    6% Higher than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Technician are SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and CAES.

SpaceXSpaceX$62,955/yr
Virgin OrbitVirgin Orbit$59,356/yr
CAESCAES$58,199/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?

Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

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Date or Time

Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Hemodialysis Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$5,700

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Removal Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$7,937

/hr

$17 | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Survey Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Photo Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$28

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
U-Verse Premises Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$29

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Technician pay FAQ

The average salary for a Technician is $52,685 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 48684 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technician employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Technician in United States is $65,170 per year.

The lowest salary for a Technician in United States is $42,719 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Technician.

Pay for technicians varies by subspecialty, but it is comparable to the pay for the skilled trades. It is generally higher than pay for unskilled labor, including waiters or dump truck drivers. It is generally lower than pay for positions supported by technicians like doctors or engineers. Technicians with skillsets related to medicine may make especially high pay, because an aging American population is driving up demand for medical services.

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Technicians on Glassdoor anonymously noted that 65% feel satisfied with their salaries. Learning new skills, getting certifications or licenses, entering senior positions, and looking for roles with up to $2,602.44 in additional pay per year can create a good salary as a technician.

You can take the next step of your career as a technician and continue growing in your field by focusing on acquiring in-demand skills and qualifications. Completing your associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics, science, computer science, or electrical engineering gives you beneficial accreditations that can earn you more money. Certifications are a great way to set you apart from other technicians. Automotive technicians can become certified through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As long as it is relevant to your role, certifications can be advantageous to earning more as a technician.

Once you've applied for technician jobs, you'll want to make sure you are prepared to negotiate for a fair salary. The biggest part of salary negotiations is knowing your value based on skills, education, certifications, and technical knowledge. Work out points you want to emphasize, showcasing any measurable performance applicable to the role you are considering. Comparing the responsibilities, qualifications, and salaries of other open positions can help determine a good range. When negotiating, you can say something like, "I've done my research and based on my experience and the current market rate, I am looking for something around this amount for this role."

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