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Nurse technician salary
Average nurse technician salary
$15.87
Understanding Nurse Technician Salaries
Nurse technicians play a vital role in patient care, assisting nurses and ensuring efficient healthcare delivery. As of October 2025, the average salary for a nurse technician is approximately $33,005 per year or $16 per hour. However, salaries can differ based on several factors.
Factors Influencing Salaries
Experience is a significant determinant; those with more years in the field may earn higher wages. Additionally, state and local job markets can impact pay rates. For instance, states with high demand for healthcare professionals often offer more competitive salaries.
Highest Paying States
Some of the highest paying states for nurse technicians include California, New York, and Massachusetts. These regions not only provide attractive salaries but also present numerous job opportunities in various healthcare settings.
Career Advancement
For nurse technicians aiming to increase their earning potential, pursuing additional certifications or specializing in certain areas can be beneficial. This not only enhances skills but can also lead to higher-paying positions within the healthcare sector.
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Where can a Nurse Technician earn more?
Nurse technician salary estimates from across the web
Average nurse technician salary by state
The average nurse technician salary in Oregon, California, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average nurse technician salary states are South Carolina, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
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Highest paying states for nurse technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $38,678 | $18.60 |
| 2 | Maine | $36,334 | $17.47 |
| 3 | Washington | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| 4 | Oregon | $40,835 | $19.63 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $35,744 | $17.18 |
| 6 | Vermont | $38,573 | $18.54 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $33,730 | $16.22 |
| 8 | Alaska | $37,471 | $18.01 |
| 9 | Arizona | $34,216 | $16.45 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $32,972 | $15.85 |
| 11 | Nevada | $38,097 | $18.32 |
| 12 | Iowa | $32,121 | $15.44 |
| 13 | California | $40,344 | $19.40 |
| 14 | Indiana | $30,788 | $14.80 |
| 15 | Kansas | $31,230 | $15.01 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $34,020 | $16.36 |
| 17 | Colorado | $34,019 | $16.36 |
| 18 | Michigan | $30,707 | $14.76 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $31,479 | $15.13 |
| 20 | Idaho | $32,760 | $15.75 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $33,368 | $16.04 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $31,449 | $15.12 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $32,283 | $15.52 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $31,310 | $15.05 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $39,458 | $18.97 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $30,494 | $14.66 |
| 27 | New York | $33,423 | $16.07 |
| 28 | Ohio | $30,673 | $14.75 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $30,705 | $14.76 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $29,146 | $14.01 |
| 31 | Delaware | $32,390 | $15.57 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $29,739 | $14.30 |
| 33 | Illinois | $31,130 | $14.97 |
| 34 | Maryland | $32,912 | $15.82 |
| 35 | Utah | $31,279 | $15.04 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $29,040 | $13.96 |
| 37 | Missouri | $29,828 | $14.34 |
| 38 | Texas | $30,635 | $14.73 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $29,863 | $14.36 |
| 40 | Montana | $30,664 | $14.74 |
| 41 | Florida | $29,055 | $13.97 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $28,886 | $13.89 |
| 43 | Alabama | $28,839 | $13.86 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $30,777 | $14.80 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $27,756 | $13.34 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $26,822 | $12.90 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $28,700 | $13.80 |
| 48 | Georgia | $26,683 | $12.83 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $26,254 | $12.62 |
| 50 | Virginia | $28,907 | $13.90 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $25,890 | $12.45 |
Highest paying cities for nurse technicians
The highest-paying cities for nurse technicians are Seattle, WA, Needham, MA, and Colorado Springs, CO.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $39,749 | $19.11 |
| 2 | Needham, MA | $35,716 | $17.17 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs, CO | $34,096 | $16.39 |
| 4 | Marana, AZ | $34,062 | $16.38 |
| 5 | Randallstown, MD | $33,024 | $15.88 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $32,958 | $15.85 |
| 7 | New Britain, CT | $32,462 | $15.61 |
| 8 | Albuquerque, NM | $31,518 | $15.15 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City, OK | $31,354 | $15.07 |
| 10 | Overland Park, KS | $31,161 | $14.98 |
| 11 | Lubbock, TX | $31,124 | $14.96 |
| 12 | Royal Oak, MI | $30,735 | $14.78 |
| 13 | Bismarck, ND | $30,383 | $14.61 |
| 14 | Burlington, NC | $29,884 | $14.37 |
| 15 | Columbia, MO | $29,855 | $14.35 |
| 16 | Tampa, FL | $29,149 | $14.01 |
| 17 | Montgomery, AL | $28,785 | $13.84 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $28,725 | $13.81 |
| 19 | Gallatin, TN | $27,852 | $13.39 |
| 20 | Dalton, GA | $26,685 | $12.83 |
Nurse Technicians are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Nurse technician salary details
A nurse technician's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nurse technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $33,005 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying nurse technician jobs
The highest paying types of nurse technicians are technician, medical service technician, and health technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomist | $33,713 | $2,809 | $16.21 | 11,707 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | $34,509 | $2,876 | $16.59 | 44,574 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | $33,475 | $2,790 | $16.09 | 13,734 |
| Certified Nurses' Aide | $32,566 | $2,714 | $15.66 | 171,087 |
| Nurses' Aide | $30,496 | $2,541 | $14.66 | 157,723 |
| Mental Health Technician | $32,118 | $2,677 | $15.44 | 103,710 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for nurse technicians, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Jason Mott Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pre-licensure Program Director/Assistant Dean, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Which companies pay nurse technicians the most?
Nurse technician salaries at Carondelet High School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nurse technician salary at companies like The College of St. Scholastica and Erlanger Health System are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carondelet High School | $39,491 | $18.99 |
| 2 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $39,316 | $18.90 |
| 3 | The College of St. Scholastica | $38,632 | $18.57 |
| 4 | Erlanger Health System | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| 5 | Avalon Health Care Group | $38,065 | $18.30 |
| 6 | NCH Healthcare System | $37,942 | $18.24 |
| 7 | The Brooklyn Hospital Center | $37,623 | $18.09 |
| 8 | Medstar Health | $37,434 | $18.00 |
| 9 | PeaceHealth | $37,309 | $17.94 |
| 10 | Tenet Healthcare | $37,215 | $17.89 |
| 11 | University of Washington | $37,115 | $17.84 |
| 12 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | $36,944 | $17.76 |
| 13 | Catholic Health East | $36,750 | $17.67 |
| 14 | Harris Health System | $36,739 | $17.66 |
| 15 | Mayo Clinic | $36,363 | $17.48 |
| 16 | Prime Healthcare | $36,303 | $17.45 |
| 17 | Encompass Health | $36,122 | $17.37 |
| 18 | Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc. | $36,094 | $17.35 |
| 19 | Emory University | $35,914 | $17.27 |
| 20 | Life Care Centers of America | $35,556 | $17.09 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nurse technician salary trends
The average nurse technician salary has risen by $5,421 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nurse technician earned $27,584 annually, but today, they earn $33,005 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for nurse technicians over the last decade.
Compare nurse technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nurse technician salary over time
Compare nurse technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nurse technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,000 | $15.87 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | $31,400 | $15.08 | -4.5% |
| 2024 | $32,800 | $15.75 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $31,600 | $15.19 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $30,500 | $14.68 | +3.3% |
Recently added nurse technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Montgomery, AL | 06/29/2025 | $31,764 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Memphis, TN | 06/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech | Newburgh, IN | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Huntington, WV | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech | Altoona, PA | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Wildwood, FL | 06/29/2025 | $40,446 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Sioux Falls, SD | 06/29/2025 | $47,751 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech (Pool) | Alexandria, LA | 06/29/2025 | $30,721 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech (CNA) | Richmond, VA | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Nursing Tech I | Bowie, MD | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
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