Research Summary. After thorough analysis by the Zippia data science team, we have compiled the latest information on installation technician salaries by state in the United States for 2026:
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Washington continues to have the highest installation technician salary at $44,833.
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Arkansas remains the state with the lowest installation technician salary at $31,109.
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The national average salary for installation technicians is now $38,043.
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The national hourly pay for installation technicians is now $18.29.
You can read more about the specific methodology.
Background
In various surveys, salary remains the top priority for job seekers. Many individuals ask, “How much do installation technicians earn in my area?” While factors such as experience and location can influence individual salaries, we provide solid data for average salaries for installation technicians by state, adjusted for seniority level. These averages provide a reliable estimate of what to expect in terms of compensation.
Washington remains the leading state for installation technician salaries.
Here’s a snapshot of the top ten states for installation technician salaries as of 2026:
Let’s explore how we arrived at these figures and provide a comprehensive ranking of all states.
Highest-Paid Installation Technicians By State
| Rank | State | Average Installation Technician Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $44,833 | $35,000 | $57,000 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $41,827 | $32,000 | $54,000 |
| 3 | Alaska | $41,461 | $37,000 | $46,000 |
| 4 | California | $41,013 | $32,000 | $52,000 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $40,659 | $32,000 | $51,000 |
| 6 | Oregon | $40,598 | $31,000 | $52,000 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $40,247 | $30,000 | $53,000 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $39,534 | $31,000 | $49,000 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $39,528 | $30,000 | $51,000 |
| 10 | Illinois | $39,448 | $30,000 | $51,000 |
| 11 | Colorado | $39,381 | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $38,876 | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $38,843 | $30,000 | $49,000 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $38,816 | $30,000 | $49,000 |
| 15 | New York | $38,627 | $29,000 | $50,000 |
| 16 | Alabama | $38,382 | $30,000 | $49,000 |
| 17 | Maryland | $38,338 | $29,000 | $50,000 |
| 18 | Vermont | $38,144 | $30,000 | $47,000 |
| 19 | Michigan | $38,122 | $29,000 | $49,000 |
| 20 | Idaho | $37,985 | $29,000 | $48,000 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $37,912 | $33,000 | $43,000 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $37,857 | $28,000 | $49,000 |
| 23 | Nevada | $37,615 | $29,000 | $48,000 |
| 24 | Ohio | $37,506 | $28,000 | $49,000 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $37,262 | $28,000 | $48,000 |
| 26 | Kansas | $37,167 | $28,000 | $47,000 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $37,091 | $28,000 | $48,000 |
| 28 | Missouri | $37,040 | $28,000 | $47,000 |
| 29 | Texas | $37,015 | $29,000 | $47,000 |
| 30 | Virginia | $36,867 | $28,000 | $48,000 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $36,488 | $28,000 | $47,000 |
| 32 | Iowa | $36,256 | $27,000 | $47,000 |
| 33 | Maine | $35,581 | $28,000 | $43,000 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $35,399 | $27,000 | $45,000 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $34,948 | $26,000 | $45,000 |
| 36 | Indiana | $34,942 | $26,000 | $45,000 |
| 37 | Georgia | $34,886 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $34,843 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,812 | $27,000 | $44,000 |
| 40 | Utah | $34,677 | $26,000 | $44,000 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $34,429 | $26,000 | $43,000 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $34,318 | $26,000 | $44,000 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $34,256 | $26,000 | $44,000 |
| 44 | Montana | $33,896 | $26,000 | $43,000 |
| 45 | Florida | $33,755 | $26,000 | $42,000 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | $33,372 | $26,000 | $42,000 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $33,354 | $26,000 | $42,000 |
| 48 | Delaware | $33,224 | $25,000 | $43,000 |
| 49 | Arizona | $33,124 | $25,000 | $42,000 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $31,109 | $24,000 | $39,000 |
Methodology: Installation Technician Salary By State
To gain insights into installation technician compensation by state, Zippia has compiled data from various sources, including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. This data is supplemented with actual salary listings from job postings. The data science team then calculates a weighted average to determine the average pay for installation technicians in each state.
We ranked every state based on the average annual salary data for installation technicians, with the highest salary assigned as the top rank.
Installation Technician Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for installation technicians?
The highest-paid state for installation technicians is Washington with an average salary of $44,833 per year.
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What city pays installation technicians the most?
Seattle, WA pays installation technicians the most with an average salary of $44,900 per year.
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What is the worst state for installation technicians?
The worst state for installation technicians is Arkansas with an average salary of $31,109 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
