Salary of Technician in United States 2026
How much does a Technician earn?
$39,000
/ Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
The average Technician salary in United States is ,000 per year or per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of ,160 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to ,536 per year.
$32,160 Average salary
$39,000 Maximum
$58,536
Salary data updated: February 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 478 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | $72,500 | 3 | +45.1% |
| Chicago | $67,680 | 4 | +35.5% |
| Fairview Heights | $64,800 | 4 | +29.7% |
| New London | $62,500 | 3 | +25.1% |
| Webster | $62,400 | 3 | +24.9% |
| Los Angeles | $62,400 | 3 | +24.9% |
| New Port Richey | $57,120 | 4 | +14.3% |
| Columbus | $55,200 | 4 | +10.5% |
| Atlanta | $52,800 | 6 | +5.7% |
| Tucson | $52,800 | 4 | +5.7% |
Jobs like Technician in United States
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Senior Auto Technician
5 days ago
Norton Shores, MI, United States Technician Find Full timeA local automotive repair shop in Norton Shores is seeking experienced Auto Technicians. Join a team where you can work...
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Auto Technician
5 days ago
Bound Brook, NJ, United States Technician Find Full timeA local auto repair shop in Bound Brook is looking for experienced Automotive Technicians. Join a family-oriented team...
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Experienced Auto Tech
Found in: Appcast US C2 - 3 weeks ago
Burlington, United States Technician Find Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionAuto Technicians:Sick of fixing everyone else's mistake while the boss looks the other...
How much is paid in similar professions in United States?
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Assembler | $29,100 | View listings |
| Material Handler | $29,232 | View listings |
| Automotive Technician | $48,756 | View listings |
| Chemist | $55,068 | View listings |
| CNC Machinist | $41,928 | View listings |
| Drafter | $48,756 | View listings |
| Operator | $33,156 | View listings |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $80,004 | View listings |
| Machine Operator | $29,256 | View listings |
| Machinist | $40,956 | View listings |
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Data updated: February 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 478 job listings with published salary
- Period:
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion