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What is an assistant technical manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average assistant technical manager salary is $89,688. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become an assistant technical manager. Assistant technical managers with a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 12,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAssistant Technical ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.0

Avg. Salary $89,688

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.17%

Asian 6.41%

Black or African American 7.98%

Hispanic or Latino 14.66%

Unknown 5.60%

White 65.17%

Gender

female 26.54%

male 73.46%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Assistant technical manager career paths

Key steps to become an assistant technical manager

  1. Explore assistant technical manager education requirements

    Most common assistant technical manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    39.9 %

    Associate

    25.4 %

    High School Diploma

    20.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific assistant technical manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service20.56%
    Technical Support11.20%
    Air Filters9.02%
    Customer Vehicles7.96%
    Payroll4.68%
  3. Complete relevant assistant technical manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant technical managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant technical manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant technical manager resumes.
  4. Research assistant technical manager duties and responsibilities

    • Configure and manage VOIP telephone systems networks to rollout to new hires.
    • Manage relationship with several outside consulting agencies and vendors supporting infrastructure growth, data center operations, and specialize software development.
    • Perform routine preventative maintenance on numerous types of vehicles, control inventory and payroll.
    • Specialize in Chrysler dash removal and repair hvac systems.
  5. Apply for assistant technical manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assistant technical manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average assistant technical manager salary

The average assistant technical manager salary in the United States is $89,688 per year or $43 per hour. Assistant technical manager salaries range between $69,000 and $116,000 per year.

Average assistant technical manager salary
$89,688 Yearly
$43.12 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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