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The role of a Service Technician Associate is vital in various industries, primarily focused on maintaining and repairing equipment. The current average salary stands at $49,003 annually, with entry-level positions starting at around $38,000 and experienced technicians earning upwards of $60,000. Salary figures can vary widely based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the sector of employment.
States like California and Texas tend to offer higher salaries, often reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled technicians. For example, a Service Technician Associate in California could earn an average of $55,000 per year. Additionally, cities such as San Francisco and New York frequently rank among the highest paying locations.
To improve earning potential, consider pursuing advanced certifications or specializations within the field. This can open doors to roles with higher responsibilities and pay. Staying informed about industry trends and salary benchmarks can also help in negotiating better compensation packages.
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The average service technician associate salary in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average service technician associate salary states are Kentucky, Utah, and Alabama.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $72,219 | $34.72 |
| 2 | Nevada | $58,769 | $28.25 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $69,444 | $33.39 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $74,320 | $35.73 |
| 5 | New York | $69,761 | $33.54 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $85,682 | $41.19 |
| 7 | Maine | $55,424 | $26.65 |
| 8 | Vermont | $59,234 | $28.48 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $80,165 | $38.54 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $55,391 | $26.63 |
| 11 | Delaware | $63,532 | $30.54 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $71,632 | $34.44 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $74,781 | $35.95 |
| 14 | Virginia | $60,418 | $29.05 |
| 15 | Georgia | $52,620 | $25.30 |
| 16 | Arizona | $53,238 | $25.60 |
| 17 | Maryland | $61,936 | $29.78 |
| 18 | California | $66,809 | $32.12 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $53,219 | $25.59 |
| 20 | Ohio | $54,492 | $26.20 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $54,325 | $26.12 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $46,870 | $22.53 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $47,010 | $22.60 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $54,372 | $26.14 |
| 25 | Texas | $49,723 | $23.91 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $46,563 | $22.39 |
| 27 | Michigan | $50,384 | $24.22 |
| 28 | Indiana | $45,143 | $21.70 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $45,491 | $21.87 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $43,131 | $20.74 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $44,388 | $21.34 |
| 32 | Oregon | $48,657 | $23.39 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $45,958 | $22.10 |
| 34 | Iowa | $41,919 | $20.15 |
| 35 | Kansas | $48,047 | $23.10 |
| 36 | Florida | $44,805 | $21.54 |
| 37 | Illinois | $47,096 | $22.64 |
| 38 | Colorado | $43,757 | $21.04 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $42,960 | $20.65 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| 41 | Missouri | $44,164 | $21.23 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $44,259 | $21.28 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $38,807 | $18.66 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $43,250 | $20.79 |
| 45 | Alaska | $44,528 | $21.41 |
| 46 | Utah | $40,157 | $19.31 |
| 47 | Montana | $36,656 | $17.62 |
| 48 | Washington | $45,541 | $21.89 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $41,547 | $19.97 |
| 50 | Alabama | $38,952 | $18.73 |
| 51 | Idaho | $38,070 | $18.30 |
The highest-paying cities for service technician associates are Boston, MA, Kailua, HI, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $85,692 | $41.20 |
| 2 | Kailua, HI | $80,629 | $38.76 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $74,773 | $35.95 |
| 4 | Jersey City, NJ | $74,454 | $35.80 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $70,380 | $33.84 |
| 6 | Menlo Park, CA | $69,034 | $33.19 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $55,898 | $26.87 |
| 8 | Delaware, OH | $53,428 | $25.69 |
| 9 | Alpharetta, GA | $52,305 | $25.15 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $51,569 | $24.79 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $51,098 | $24.57 |
| 12 | Olathe, KS | $47,841 | $23.00 |
| 13 | Gurnee, IL | $47,527 | $22.85 |
| 14 | Rock Hill, SC | $46,970 | $22.58 |
| 15 | Racine, WI | $46,576 | $22.39 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $46,055 | $22.14 |
| 17 | Anchorage, AK | $45,565 | $21.91 |
| 18 | Charlotte, NC | $45,040 | $21.65 |
| 19 | Centennial, CO | $43,787 | $21.05 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $42,918 | $20.63 |
A service technician associate's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $87,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $87,000 | $7,250 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| Average | $49,003 | $4,084 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
The highest paying types of service technician associates are service technician lead, service manager/senior technician, and senior service technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Field Technician | $37,520 | $3,127 | $18.04 | 123,149 |
| Commercial Service Technician | $49,463 | $4,122 | $23.78 | 216,958 |
| Central Service Technician | $35,167 | $2,931 | $16.91 | 98,499 |
| Remote Services Technician | $48,302 | $4,025 | $23.22 | 151,086 |
| In Shop Service Technician | $44,102 | $3,675 | $21.20 | 166,887 |
Top companies hiring service technician associates now:
Service technician associate salaries at Meta and Genentech are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average service technician associate salary at companies like Cohesity and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta | $150,935 | $72.56 |
| 2 | Genentech | $143,457 | $68.97 |
| 3 | Cohesity | $142,787 | $68.65 |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $125,324 | $60.25 |
| 5 | Lazard | $123,221 | $59.24 |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $120,815 | $58.08 |
| 7 | Tesla | $118,911 | $57.17 |
| 8 | Wells Fargo | $97,560 | $46.90 |
| 9 | Houlihan Lokey | $97,097 | $46.68 |
| 10 | Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc | $96,111 | $46.21 |
| 11 | Ernst & Young | $86,134 | $41.41 |
| 12 | Pinnacle Technical Resources | $83,706 | $40.24 |
| 13 | Boeing | $77,041 | $37.04 |
| 14 | Kemin | $76,526 | $36.79 |
| 15 | athenahealth | $72,669 | $34.94 |
| 16 | Tris Pharma | $66,867 | $32.15 |
| 17 | Dr. Reddy's Lab | $66,529 | $31.99 |
| 18 | Aequor Technologies | $64,408 | $30.97 |
| 19 | Atmos Energy | $62,814 | $30.20 |
| 20 | Bosch USA | $62,240 | $29.92 |
The average service technician associate salary has risen by $10,776 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average service technician associate earned $38,227 annually, but today, they earn $49,003 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for service technician associates over the last decade.
Compare service technician associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare service technician associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,000 | $23.56 | +3.8% |
| 2025 | $47,100 | $22.66 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $45,400 | $21.81 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $43,900 | $21.12 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $42,200 | $20.31 | +2.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Medical Response | Vehicle Service Technician Associate | Saint Louis, MO | 06/25/2025 | $33,392 |
| Corewell Health | Nutrition Service Technician Associate | Grand Rapids, MI | 06/04/2025 | $33,392 |
| Corewell Health | Nutrition Service Technician Associate | Grand Rapids, MI | 05/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Pierce Manufacturing | Associate Service Technician | Rock Hill, SC | 05/27/2025 | $39,600 |
| Global Medical Response | Vehicle Service Technician Associate | Saint Louis, MO | 05/22/2025 | $33,392 |
| Pierce Manufacturing | Service Technician Associate | Dodge Center, MN | 04/28/2025 | $39,600 |
| Conduent | Service Technician Associate IV | Somerset, NJ | 04/26/2025 | $44,160 |
| Corewell Health | Nutrition Services Technician Associate | Grand Rapids, MI | 04/26/2025 | $33,392 |
| Oshkosh Corp | Associate Service Technician | Rock Hill, SC | 04/11/2025 | $39,600 |
| Oshkosh | Service Technician Associate | Dodge Center, MN | 03/28/2025 | $39,600 |
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