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Job outlook for senior field technicians in the United States
Senior field technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior field technician job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 3,200 new jobs for senior field technicians are projected over the next decade.
Senior field technician salaries have increased 8% for senior field technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,229 senior field technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 88,582 active senior field technician job openings in the US.
The average senior field technician salary is $51,329.
Are senior field technician jobs in demand?
Senior field technician job and salary trends over time
Senior field technician jobs over time
Senior field technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,229 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,786 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,245 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,896 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,931 | 0.00% |
Average senior field technician salary over time
Senior field technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,329 | $24.68 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | $51,106 | $24.57 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $49,527 | $23.81 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $48,798 | $23.46 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $47,403 | $22.79 | +2.7% |
Senior field technician jobs by state
Most common states for senior field technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 206 | 30% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 174 | 24% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 172 | 23% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 274 | 21% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 134 | 21% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 246 | 18% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 974 | 17% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 175 | 17% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 97 | 17% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,090 | 16% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 157 | 16% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,284 | 15% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 828 | 15% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 518 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 813 | 13% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 732 | 13% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 413 | 13% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 849 | 12% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 513 | 12% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 122 | 12% |
Most common cities for senior field technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Kingstown | 1 | 4% | $59,206 |
| 2 | Ramsey | 1 | 4% | $56,787 |
| 3 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $57,169 |
| 4 | Buckeye | 1 | 2% | $54,428 |
| 5 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $56,693 |
| 6 | Mankato | 1 | 2% | $56,566 |
| 7 | Jackson | 1 | 1% | $52,721 |
| 8 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $53,949 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $45,856 |
| 10 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $60,261 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $57,161 |
| 12 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $48,763 |
| 13 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $65,235 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $46,653 |
| 15 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $49,812 |
Senior Field Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior field technician experts
University of Missouri - Kansas City
State University of New York, Canton
Central Washington University
What general advice would you give to a Senior Field Technician?
Dr. Alison Graettinger: Some common challenges for field based positions is the amount of travel involved or working in extreme weather conditions.
Yilei Shi Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorState University of New York, Canton
Canino School of Engineering Technology
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Field Technicians?
Yilei Shi Ph.D.: Yes. The civil engineering industry is heavily affected by the pandemic. A lot of private companies have already laid off employees because of lost future contracts. The public sector didn't appear to be affected much and is actually hiring some new employees. Recent graduates find it harder to secure a job.
Greg Lyman
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Electronics Engineering TechnologyCentral Washington University
Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction
What type of skills will young Senior Field Technicians need?
Greg Lyman: Automation, control, networking and soft skills like communication - being responsive to internal and external customers, working in teams, and oral and written presentation skills.
What experience really stands out on Senior Field Technician resumes?
Greg Lyman: -Internships at technology or manufacturing are the best and past experiences where graduates can show they are reliable and responsible.
-Extracurricular activities such as involvement with student clubs, volunteer activities, etc.