How to hire a data technician

How to hire a data technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step data technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a data technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new data technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your data technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a data technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a data technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a data technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of data technicians.

   Type of Data Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Technician	Geological and petroleum technicians provide support to scientists and engineers in exploring and extracting natural resources, such as minerals, oil, and natural gas.	$12-32
   Technician Support Tier	A technician support tier focuses on providing technical support to clients or employees within a company. Typically working in a team setting, a technician support tier addresses technical problems and troubleshoots to identify the root of the issues and perform necessary corrective measures or repairs... Show more	$18-37
   Customer Support Technician	A customer support technician is responsible for resolving customer complaints with their network issues through remote communication, providing the customers with a step-by-step procedure to fix their systems. Customer support technicians assist the customers in setting up their programs and applications, guiding them with the instructional manuals, and responding to the inquiries and concerns they have... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Java
   • Data Management
   • Data Collection
   • Access Database
   • SQL
   • Data Analysis
   • Fiber Optic Cables
   • GPS
   • PowerPoint
   • GIS
   • Routine Problems
   • Medical Terminology
   • Data Integrity

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage MDF for all incoming, outbound circuits, cross connects and patches
   • Manage high profile government DOD datacenter relocation projects.
   • Manage the day-to-day operations of telecommunication services utilize by DuPont.
   • Manage network reliability, capacity and performance in conjunction with RF engineering establish guidelines.
   • Assist DTRs with migration from Unix to Linux throughout the stores.
   • Configure routers, switches, servers, and desktop PCs for usage on the network.

   More data technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the data technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A data technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a data technician in Iowa may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level data technician. Additionally, a data technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average data technician salary

   $41,834yearly

   $20.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data technician salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average data technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$59,643	$29
   2	New Jersey	$55,605	$27
   3	Washington	$52,940	$25
   4	Texas	$52,675	$25
   5	Ohio	$52,040	$25
   6	Utah	$51,636	$25
   7	New York	$51,575	$25
   8	Mississippi	$51,051	$25
   9	Hawaii	$49,843	$24
   10	Oregon	$49,469	$24
   11	North Carolina	$47,671	$23
   12	Virginia	$46,485	$22
   13	Indiana	$45,935	$22
   14	Pennsylvania	$45,791	$22
   15	Arizona	$45,587	$22
   16	Connecticut	$45,482	$22
   17	Maryland	$45,377	$22
   18	Florida	$45,216	$22
   19	New Mexico	$44,262	$21
   20	Wyoming	$43,627	$21

   Average data technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$92,312	$44.38	19
   2	Photronics	$74,266	$35.70	3
   3	Deloitte	$70,448	$33.87	830
   4	Pwc	$67,192	$32.30	145
   5	City of Seattle	$66,716	$32.08
   6	Cognizant	$62,768	$30.18	28
   7	Weatherford International	$59,145	$28.44	3
   8	Silicon Valley Bank	$54,548	$26.23
   9	TRC Companies	$49,218	$23.66	5
   10	University of Nebraska at Omaha	$47,588	$22.88	3
   11	Institute for Energy Research	$46,977	$22.59
   12	American Water	$46,247	$22.23	3
   13	CPI Card Group	$46,186	$22.20	3
   14	MMC	$45,291	$21.77
   15	University of Nebraska System	$45,005	$21.64
   16	Dartmouth	$44,772	$21.52
   17	The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i	$44,400	$21.35
   18	ERM	$43,512	$20.92	6
   19	DriveSavers Data Recovery and Digital Forensics	$42,810	$20.58	5
   20	Santa Fe Public Schools	$42,767	$20.56

4. Writing a data technician job description

   A data technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a data technician job description:

   Data technician job description example

   Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 85+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing's shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform - come join our team today!
   The Data Management Technician is utilized to support company growth and success by creating and maintaining product data that is utilized throughout the company.
   
   Preferred Experience for Data Management Technician:
   
   1-2 Years Data Entry or Administrative Equivalent
   
   Requirements for Data Management Technician:
   Experience using Microsoft Access & Excel Understanding of and ability to navigate multiple file systems Must be detail orientated with strong administrative and organizational skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal direction to prioritize and execute tasks Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of accuracy Demonstrate a professional work ethic and positive attitude Vehicle knowledge a plus
   Benefits for Data Management Technician :
   Medical Vision Dental Disability Life Insurance 401K with Company Match Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Personal Days Available 20% Employee Discount Casual Dress Code Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
   Data Management Technician Duties include but are not limited to:
   Collect and analyze data from MFGs and 3rd party sources Enter data into a pre-defined database environment Ongoing maintenance of current product offering Maintain data integrity by following data policies and procedures
   SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find data technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your data technician job on Zippia to find and recruit data technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit data technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new data technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect data technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new data technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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