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Oil burner technician salary

Average oil burner technician salary

$37,006

$17.79 hourly rate

Entry-level oil burner technician salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Oil Burner Technician Salary

The average salary for an Oil Burner Technician is $37,006 annually, translating to approximately $18 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific sector of employment. Technicians just starting may earn less, while those with years of experience can see substantial increases in their compensation.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience plays a critical role in determining salary. Entry-level technicians may earn around $30,000, while those with over five years of experience can command salaries upwards of $45,000. Gaining additional certifications can also lead to higher pay.

Highest Paying States

States like California and New York typically offer the highest salaries for Oil Burner Technicians, often exceeding the national average. In contrast, states with lower costs of living may provide lower salary ranges.

  • California: $45,000
  • New York: $42,000
  • Texas: $38,500

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial for both new and experienced technicians in navigating their career paths effectively.

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Where can an Oil Burner Technician earn more?

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Oil burner technician salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level oil burner technician$21,700$10.42
Mid-level oil burner technician$35,000$16.81
Senior-level oil burner technician$48,400$23.26

Oil burner technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for an oil burner technician typically falls between $37,006 and $63,367.
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$37,006yearly
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$46,296yearly
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$63,367yearly

Average oil burner technician salary by state

The average oil burner technician salary in New Jersey, Virginia, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average oil burner technician salary states are South Carolina, Indiana, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for oil burner technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Jersey$49,490$23.79
2Georgia$41,220$19.82
3Connecticut$41,806$20.10
4Washington$45,647$21.95
5Illinois$42,057$20.22
6Massachusetts$46,167$22.20
7Texas$42,082$20.23
8Oregon$40,229$19.34
9Virginia$46,987$22.59
10New Hampshire$39,005$18.75
11Maryland$46,075$22.15
12Pennsylvania$40,347$19.40
13Michigan$39,999$19.23
14Nevada$38,950$18.73
15Delaware$38,632$18.57
16Alabama$33,847$16.27
17District of Columbia$46,083$22.16
18Tennessee$34,232$16.46
19Rhode Island$37,078$17.83
20New York$37,560$18.06
21Idaho$33,524$16.12
22Ohio$34,793$16.73
23Wisconsin$33,892$16.29
24California$42,277$20.33
25Colorado$35,300$16.97
26Arizona$35,055$16.85
27North Dakota$35,523$17.08
28Wyoming$34,781$16.72
29Oklahoma$34,686$16.68
30Alaska$33,409$16.06
31Vermont$33,177$15.95
32Kansas$33,527$16.12
33Nebraska$34,588$16.63
34Arkansas$32,240$15.50
35Montana$32,004$15.39
36Maine$31,172$14.99
37Minnesota$33,833$16.27
38Louisiana$30,467$14.65
39Mississippi$31,340$15.07
40South Dakota$32,655$15.70
41Florida$29,025$13.95
42Indiana$29,083$13.98
43Iowa$29,951$14.40
44North Carolina$31,017$14.91
45Kentucky$27,746$13.34
46Utah$30,433$14.63
47West Virginia$30,190$14.51
48South Carolina$29,622$14.24
49Missouri$30,643$14.73
50Hawaii$26,463$12.72
51New Mexico$28,042$13.48

Highest paying cities for oil burner technicians

The highest-paying cities for oil burner technicians are East Brunswick, NJ, Springfield, MA, and North Chicago, IL.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1East Brunswick, NJ$49,528$23.81
2Springfield, MA$46,862$22.53
3North Chicago, IL$42,290$20.33
4Bristol, CT$41,560$19.98
5Cortlandt, NY$37,422$17.99
6Akron, OH$35,455$17.05
7Phoenix, AZ$35,110$16.88
8Chattanooga, TN$34,419$16.55
9Racine, WI$33,932$16.31
10Minneapolis, MN$33,853$16.28
11Sioux Falls, SD$32,810$15.77
12Springfield, MO$30,596$14.71
13Fort Myers, FL$29,215$14.05

Oil burner technician salary details

An oil burner technician's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average oil burner technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an oil burner technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$37,006$3,084$18
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying oil burner technician jobs

The highest paying types of oil burner technicians are master technician, certified technician, and front end mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Front End Mechanic$44,190$3,682$21.2580,680
Instrument Technician Apprentice$39,849$3,321$19.16130,235
General Service Technician$28,048$2,337$13.48163,387
Automotive Service Technician$43,077$3,590$20.71177,784
Automotive Repair Technician$43,699$3,642$21.01160,366
Automotive Technician$40,910$3,409$19.67142,840

Top companies hiring oil burner technicians now:

  1. Serra Jackson jobs (4)
  2. Walmart jobs (67)
  3. Pep Boys jobs (5)
  4. Meineke Car Care jobs (11)
  5. Valvoline jobs (176)

Which companies pay oil burner technicians the most?

Oil burner technician salaries at Central Lakes College and Dartmouth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average oil burner technician salary at companies like Akron Children's Hospital and Mercy Corps are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Central Lakes College$46,706$22.45
2Dartmouth$44,153$21.23
3Akron Children's Hospital$39,684$19.08
4Mercy Corps$37,593$18.07
5The University of Kansas Health System$36,983$17.78
6University Of Minnesota Physicians$36,480$17.54
7City of Springfield$36,143$17.38
8Adecco$32,456$15.60
9Valvoline$32,189$15.48
10Vern Eide Motorcars$32,039$15.40
11Hubler Chevrolet$32,023$15.40
12Dead River$31,986$15.38
13Honda$31,810$15.29
14Vonachen Group$31,290$15.04
15Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC$31,228$15.01
16Get Spiffy$31,228$15.01
17Toyota of Hollywood$31,228$15.01
18Nanny Poppins$31,222$15.01
19FAIR OAKS FOODS$30,666$14.74
20HealthTrust$30,645$14.73

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,400$35,800$35,200$34,600$34,000
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Oil Burner Technician salary by industry

The average oil burner technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average oil burner technician salary in the retail industry is $34,185, the highest of any industry.
  • The average oil burner technician salary in the finance industry is $33,533.
  • Oil burner technicians in the automotive industry earn an average salary of $29,472, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for oil burner technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Retail$34,185$16.44
2Energy$33,533$16.12
3Manufacturing$32,294$15.53
4Hospitality$30,683$14.75
5Automotive$29,472$14.17

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Oil burner technician salary trends

The average oil burner technician salary has risen by $6,612 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average oil burner technician earned $30,394 annually, but today, they earn $37,006 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for oil burner technicians over the last decade.

Compare oil burner technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average oil burner technician salary over time

Compare oil burner technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Oil burner technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$37,000$17.79+4.4%
2025$35,400$17.00+3.3%
2024$34,200$16.44+2.8%
2023$33,200$15.97+2.7%
2022$32,300$15.54+1.6%

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