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On-site technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems across various industries. Their hands-on approach ensures that operations run smoothly, which is critical in fields like information technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. As of October 2025, the average salary for an on-site technician is $40,074 per year, or approximately $19 per hour.
Salary levels can vary significantly based on experience, geographic location, and industry. For instance, on-site technicians in urban areas often command higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for skilled labor. States such as California and New York tend to offer some of the highest salaries in this profession.
In addition to competitive salaries, on-site technicians have numerous opportunities for advancement. With experience, technicians can move into supervisory roles or specialize in areas such as network systems, medical equipment, or industrial machinery. The demand for skilled technicians is projected to grow, making this career path both stable and rewarding.
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The highest-paying states for on-site technicians are Delaware, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The lowest average on-site technician salary states are Wyoming, Montana, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $55,406 | $26.64 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $48,939 | $23.53 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $49,919 | $24.00 |
| 4 | New York | $48,710 | $23.42 |
| 5 | Virginia | $45,923 | $22.08 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $46,671 | $22.44 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $48,305 | $23.22 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $46,312 | $22.27 |
| 9 | Vermont | $42,315 | $20.34 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $47,326 | $22.75 |
| 11 | Arizona | $41,286 | $19.85 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $45,963 | $22.10 |
| 13 | Maryland | $45,552 | $21.90 |
| 14 | Maine | $39,792 | $19.13 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $38,685 | $18.60 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $42,322 | $20.35 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $43,267 | $20.80 |
| 18 | Ohio | $40,846 | $19.64 |
| 19 | Utah | $37,487 | $18.02 |
| 20 | California | $45,891 | $22.06 |
| 21 | Florida | $39,493 | $18.99 |
| 22 | Washington | $43,077 | $20.71 |
| 23 | Indiana | $36,851 | $17.72 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $37,642 | $18.10 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $38,033 | $18.29 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $38,077 | $18.31 |
| 27 | Michigan | $39,573 | $19.03 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $38,144 | $18.34 |
| 29 | Texas | $38,825 | $18.67 |
| 30 | Nevada | $36,143 | $17.38 |
| 31 | Georgia | $38,469 | $18.49 |
| 32 | Oregon | $39,088 | $18.79 |
| 33 | Alaska | $32,740 | $15.74 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $38,259 | $18.39 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $36,615 | $17.60 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 37 | Montana | $33,131 | $15.93 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $34,899 | $16.78 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $36,409 | $17.50 |
| 40 | Colorado | $35,397 | $17.02 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $33,518 | $16.11 |
| 42 | Kansas | $35,792 | $17.21 |
| 43 | Illinois | $37,198 | $17.88 |
| 44 | Iowa | $35,129 | $16.89 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $34,067 | $16.38 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $32,899 | $15.82 |
| 47 | Missouri | $34,677 | $16.67 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $35,389 | $17.01 |
| 49 | Alabama | $33,697 | $16.20 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $31,182 | $14.99 |
| 51 | Idaho | $31,672 | $15.23 |
The highest-paying cities for on-site technicians are New York, NY, Windham, CT, and Harrisburg, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $49,048 | $23.58 |
| 2 | Windham, CT | $47,661 | $22.91 |
| 3 | Harrisburg, PA | $46,944 | $22.57 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $46,187 | $22.21 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $45,350 | $21.80 |
| 6 | Southfield, MI | $39,875 | $19.17 |
| 7 | Melbourne, FL | $39,540 | $19.01 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $39,343 | $18.91 |
| 9 | Troy, OH | $39,031 | $18.76 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $38,762 | $18.64 |
| 11 | Racine, WI | $38,423 | $18.47 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $37,328 | $17.95 |
| 13 | Memphis, TN | $36,706 | $17.65 |
| 14 | Greenwood, IN | $36,577 | $17.59 |
| 15 | Las Vegas, NV | $36,273 | $17.44 |
| 16 | Lenexa, KS | $35,635 | $17.13 |
| 17 | Omaha, NE | $31,204 | $15.00 |
An on-site technician's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $40,074 | $3,340 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
The highest paying types of on-site technicians are technical specialist, software support technician, and network technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology/Support Technician | $45,591 | $3,799 | $21.92 | 161,748 |
| Technician Support Tier | $54,889 | $4,574 | $26.39 | 109,671 |
| Student Information Technician | $33,327 | $2,777 | $16.02 | 131,007 |
| Information Technology Technician | $49,031 | $4,086 | $23.57 | 118,881 |
| Customer Support Technician | $36,361 | $3,030 | $17.48 | 117,102 |
| Computer Support Technician | $41,852 | $3,488 | $20.12 | 121,180 |
Top companies hiring on-site technicians now:
On-site technician salaries at Xoriant and GigaTest Labs are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average on-site technician salary at companies like Illumina and Pan American Development Foundation are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xoriant | $63,141 | $30.36 |
| 2 | GigaTest Labs | $60,642 | $29.15 |
| 3 | Illumina | $56,861 | $27.34 |
| 4 | Pan American Development Foundation | $53,723 | $25.83 |
| 5 | Wsp USA Buildings Inc. | $52,153 | $25.07 |
| 6 | State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission | $50,746 | $24.40 |
| 7 | VIVA USA | $47,423 | $22.80 |
| 8 | Voices College-Bound Language Academies | $47,356 | $22.77 |
| 9 | State of Connecticut | $47,017 | $22.60 |
| 10 | Raytheon Technologies | $45,955 | $22.09 |
| 11 | Camino Nuevo Charter Academy | $44,281 | $21.29 |
| 12 | Valicor | $42,103 | $20.24 |
| 13 | Koch Industries | $41,608 | $20.00 |
| 14 | Everi Holdings | $40,842 | $19.64 |
| 15 | Sunrun | $40,667 | $19.55 |
| 16 | TSS Solutions | $40,639 | $19.54 |
| 17 | Intrepid Solutions and Services | $40,251 | $19.35 |
| 18 | TSS Holdings, Inc. | $40,201 | $19.33 |
| 19 | Novo | $40,194 | $19.32 |
| 20 | Christensen Farms | $40,186 | $19.32 |
The average on-site technician salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $53,390 | $25.67 |
| 2 | Technology | $43,163 | $20.75 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $41,917 | $20.15 |
| 4 | Finance | $40,552 | $19.50 |
| 5 | Retail | $36,370 | $17.49 |
The average on-site technician salary has risen by $6,124 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average on-site technician earned $33,950 annually, but today, they earn $40,074 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for on-site technicians over the last decade.
Compare on-site technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare on-site technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,100 | $19.27 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $38,800 | $18.63 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $37,900 | $18.21 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $37,300 | $17.93 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $36,700 | $17.64 | +1.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | Site Technician II (UMP) | Shabbona, IL | 06/29/2025 | $55,032 |
| Primoris Services Corporation | HSE Site Technician-ARB, INC. | Los Angeles, CA | 06/27/2025 | $50,088 |
| WPM Real Estate Management | Site Technician/Groundskeeper-River's Gate/Carrollwood | Baltimore, MD | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Peregrine Team | Site Technician | Huntsville, AL | 06/23/2025 | $41,740 |
| Depcom Power | O&M Site Technician | Sandston, VA | 06/23/2025 | $52,175 |
| Depcom Power | O&M Site Technician | Scottsdale, AZ | 06/22/2025 | $52,175 |
| Linde | Customer Site Technician | Wooster, OH | 06/21/2025 | $39,353 |
| Dupont | Site Log Technician | Edina, MN | 06/13/2025 | $37,232 |
| Vestas | Wind Site Technician II-RIO | Rio Vista, CA | 06/10/2025 | $58,436 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | Site Technician | Finger, TN | 06/10/2025 | $50,088 |
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