Best Jobs For Former Technicians [2026]

In 2026, the landscape for technicians has evolved significantly, with many professionals reassessing their career paths amidst a rapidly changing job market.

Despite a steady interest in technical education, fewer individuals are pursuing technician roles, leading to shifts in the workforce and career trajectories.

This raises an important question:

What career paths are former technicians exploring now?

To find out, we examined the resumes of individuals who have transitioned from technical roles, identifying the most common jobs they moved into. We compiled a list of the top 100 occupations based on this data.

In our analysis, we discovered some intriguing and unexpected career transitions, which we’ve highlighted below.

Best Jobs For Former Technicians

While some of these roles may be more appealing than others, they represent meaningful opportunities for those transitioning from technical fields.

The complete list of these jobs can be found below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former Technicians

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Maintenance Technician	1.19%
2	Customer Service Representative	1.02%
3	Field Service Technician	0.92%
4	Sales Associate	0.81%
5	Service Technician	0.75%
6	Lead Technician	0.7%
7	Owner	0.56%
8	Supervisor	0.55%
9	Internship	0.53%
10	Manager	0.53%
11	Mechanic	0.51%
12	Engineering Technician	0.51%
13	Project Manager	0.5%
14	Senior Technologist	0.48%
15	Technical Support Specialist	0.47%
16	Computer Technician	0.47%
17	Administrative Assistant	0.46%
18	Machine Operator	0.45%
19	Field Technician	0.45%
20	Electronics Technician	0.45%
21	Registered Nurse	0.44%
22	Assistant Manager	0.44%
23	Security Officer	0.43%
24	Driver	0.43%
25	Systems Administrator	0.42%
26	Pharmacist Technician	0.39%
27	Laboratory Technician	0.37%
28	Cashier	0.37%
29	Electrician	0.35%
30	Engineer	0.34%
31	Team Leader	0.33%
32	Installation Technician	0.33%
33	Test Technician	0.32%
34	Sales Representative	0.31%
35	Medical Assistant	0.31%
36	Specialist	0.31%
37	Network Technician	0.31%
38	Server	0.3%
39	Material Handler	0.3%
40	Welder	0.3%
41	Network Engineer	0.3%
42	Technical Support Technician	0.3%
43	Operator	0.29%
44	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.29%
45	Owner/operator	0.27%
46	Forklift Operator	0.26%
47	Associate	0.25%
48	Research Assistant	0.25%
49	Volunteer	0.25%
50	Assembler	0.24%
51	Office Manager	0.24%
52	Field Engineer	0.23%
53	Quality Control Inspector	0.23%
54	Operations Manager	0.23%
55	Service Manager	0.22%
56	Systems Engineer	0.22%
57	Manufacturing Technician	0.22%
58	Repair Technician	0.22%
59	Network Administrator	0.22%
60	Information Technology Technician	0.22%
61	Consultant	0.22%
62	Information Systems Technician	0.22%
63	Licensed Practical Nurse	0.22%
64	Maintenance Supervisor	0.21%
65	Installer	0.21%
66	Automotive Technician	0.21%
67	Information Technology Specialist	0.2%
68	Delivery Driver	0.2%
69	Assembly Technician	0.2%
70	Substitute Teacher	0.19%
71	Technical Supervisor	0.19%
72	General Manager	0.19%
73	Truck Driver	0.19%
74	Emergency Medical Technician	0.19%
75	Teacher	0.18%
76	Mechanical Technician	0.18%
77	Customer Service Trainer	0.18%
78	Warehouse Associate	0.18%
79	Account Manager	0.18%
80	Warehouse Worker	0.18%
81	Coordinator	0.17%
82	Store Manager	0.17%
83	Production Technician	0.17%
84	Surgical Technician	0.17%
85	Foreman	0.16%
86	Operation Supervisor	0.16%
87	Analyst	0.16%
88	Cable Technician	0.16%
89	Production Supervisor	0.15%
90	HVAC Technician	0.15%
91	Equipment Operator	0.15%
92	Shift Supervisor	0.15%
93	Instructor	0.15%
94	Electrical Technician	0.15%
95	Test Engineer	0.15%
96	Diesel Technician	0.14%
97	Crew Member	0.14%
98	Program Manager	0.14%
99	Inspector	0.14%
100	Case Manager	0.14%

Most Common Jobs For Former Technicians

These roles are not only viable options but also leverage skills acquired in technical positions, acting as stepping stones to diverse career paths.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former Technicians

Our analysis utilized data from over 7 million resumes, focusing on those that included technician roles in their work history. We identified subsequent job titles that followed their technician roles, sorting by frequency to create our ranked list.

To curate our list of unique jobs, we filtered for positions that:

Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job listings
Were not part of the top 100 most common jobs in our database

As the job market continues to evolve, former technicians have numerous opportunities to explore diverse career paths that can lead to fulfilling professional lives.

Author

Chris Kolmar

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.

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