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Senior service technician salary

Average senior service technician salary

$74,893

$36.01 hourly rate

Entry-level senior service technician salary
$51,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Senior Service Technician Salary

The average salary for a Senior Service Technician stands at $74,893 annually, translating to approximately $36 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which the technician operates. For instance, those working in the technology or healthcare sectors often earn higher wages due to the specialized nature of their work.

Top-Paying States

States like California and New York typically offer higher compensation for Senior Service Technicians, reflecting the cost of living and demand in these regions. Technicians in these states can expect salaries exceeding the national average. Additionally, industries such as telecommunications and aerospace frequently provide competitive salaries, making them attractive sectors for job seekers.

Career Advancement

For those considering a career as a Senior Service Technician, there are numerous opportunities for growth. Gaining certifications and expanding technical skills can lead to higher-paying positions and increased job stability. Understanding the salary landscape will help you make informed career decisions as you navigate this rewarding field.

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Senior service technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a senior service technician typically falls between $46,849 and $76,447.
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$74,893yearly
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$68,352yearly
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$76,447yearly
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$46,849yearly

Average senior service technician salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior service technicians are Washington, Hawaii, and New York. The lowest average senior service technician salary states are Maine, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for senior service technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$88,749$42.67
2Hawaii$103,123$49.58
3Iowa$76,391$36.73
4New York$91,275$43.88
5Illinois$86,247$41.46
6New Jersey$90,822$43.66
7Oregon$85,465$41.09
8Washington$104,501$50.24
9Connecticut$83,341$40.07
10North Dakota$77,643$37.33
11Arizona$75,879$36.48
12New Hampshire$76,422$36.74
13Wyoming$83,162$39.98
14Utah$75,928$36.50
15Minnesota$73,825$35.49
16Montana$72,520$34.87
17Idaho$80,482$38.69
18New Mexico$76,137$36.60
19California$85,821$41.26
20Nebraska$69,025$33.19
21Kansas$74,376$35.76
22Indiana$69,868$33.59
23District of Columbia$86,308$41.49
24Ohio$71,651$34.45
25Wisconsin$71,029$34.15
26Rhode Island$75,622$36.36
27Texas$68,707$33.03
28Virginia$69,832$33.57
29South Dakota$69,352$33.34
30Delaware$70,988$34.13
31Alaska$64,298$30.91
32Vermont$67,250$32.33
33North Carolina$62,679$30.13
34Louisiana$67,176$32.30
35Oklahoma$63,219$30.39
36Colorado$64,829$31.17
37South Carolina$61,676$29.65
38Maine$60,794$29.23
39Maryland$65,827$31.65
40Georgia$63,135$30.35
41Michigan$65,768$31.62
42Massachusetts$68,918$33.13
43Alabama$64,997$31.25
44Pennsylvania$65,269$31.38
45Tennessee$51,790$24.90
46Missouri$62,697$30.14
47Florida$56,660$27.24
48Mississippi$59,024$28.38
49West Virginia$57,426$27.61
50Kentucky$61,215$29.43
51Arkansas$59,473$28.59

Highest paying cities for senior service technicians

The highest-paying cities for senior service technicians are Seattle, WA, Urban Honolulu, HI, and San Francisco, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$105,630$50.78
2Urban Honolulu, HI$103,399$49.71
3San Francisco, CA$96,170$46.24
4New York, NY$91,535$44.01
5Bridgewater, NJ$90,796$43.65
6Las Vegas, NV$87,576$42.10
7Chicago, IL$86,589$41.63
8Washington, DC$86,335$41.51
9Portland, OR$84,823$40.78
10Hartford, CT$82,802$39.81
11Albuquerque, NM$76,283$36.67
12Phoenix, AZ$76,144$36.61
13Salt Lake City, UT$75,586$36.34
14Minneapolis, MN$73,928$35.54
15Cleveland, OH$72,895$35.05
16McLean, VA$71,479$34.36
17Westfield, MA$69,769$33.54
18Indianapolis, IN$69,733$33.53
19Austin, TX$69,055$33.20
20Mobile, AL$65,512$31.50

Senior service technician salary details

A senior service technician's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior service technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior service technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
75th Percentile$90,000$7,500$43
Average$74,893$6,241$36
25th Percentile$61,000$5,083$29
10th Percentile$51,000$4,250$25

Highest paying senior service technician jobs

The highest paying types of senior service technicians are service technician lead, lead support technician, and technician support team leader.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Technician Support Team Leader$88,988$7,416$42.78142,576
Technician Support Tier$54,889$4,574$26.39109,671
Service Engineer$87,151$7,263$41.90143,806
Desktop Support Technician$41,792$3,483$20.09108,944
Lead Support Technician$95,420$7,952$45.88115,952
Desk Support Technician$40,715$3,393$19.57130,485

Top companies hiring senior service technicians now:

  1. Dell jobs (23)
  2. IBM jobs (14)
  3. Best Buy jobs (68)
  4. Unisys jobs (10)
  5. Atmos Energy jobs (29)

Which companies pay senior service technicians the most?

Senior service technician salaries at UBS and BNY Mellon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior service technician salary at companies like Talbots and Rochester Midland are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1UBS$108,491$52.16
2BNY Mellon$108,029$51.94
3Talbots$104,900$50.43
4Rochester Midland$104,888$50.43
5VMware$103,619$49.82
6Fiserv$103,419$49.72
7American Electric Power$101,311$48.71
8Florida Power and Light $100,241$48.19
9Thomson Reuters$99,641$47.90
10IBM$99,641$47.90
11Lucid Motors$98,355$47.29
12Nikola Motor$98,104$47.17
13Atmos Energy$96,868$46.57
14Gardner Denver$96,524$46.41
15Planned Systems International$95,500$45.91
16Ricoh$95,428$45.88
17Cruise Automation$95,239$45.79
18TECO Energy$95,210$45.77
19CME Associates$94,220$45.30
20Moss Adams$93,722$45.06

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$76,000$75,600$75,200$74,800$74,400$74,000
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Senior Service Technician salary by industry

The average senior service technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior service technician salary in the energy industry is $90,129, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior service technician salary in the finance industry is $78,055.
  • Senior service technicians in the construction industry earn an average salary of $60,393, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior service technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$90,129$43.33
2Technology$78,055$37.53
3Professional$73,649$35.41
4Manufacturing$71,535$34.39
5Telecommunication$69,880$33.60
6Construction$60,393$29.04

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Senior service technician salary trends

The average senior service technician salary has risen by $16,470 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior service technician earned $58,423 annually, but today, they earn $74,893 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for senior service technicians over the last decade.

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Average senior service technician salary over time

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Senior service technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$74,900$36.01+3.8%
2024$72,000$34.63+3.7%
2023$69,300$33.34+3.2%
2022$67,100$32.28+3.9%
2021$64,600$31.03+2.0%

Recently added senior service technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Greystar Real Estate PartnersSenior Service TechnicianEverett, MA06/29/2025$66,784
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Education Realty Trust Inc.Senior Service TechnicianEverett, MA06/29/2025$66,784
GreystarSenior Service Technician-Flats at 703Towson, MD06/28/2025$58,436
GreystarSenior Service TechnicianEverett, MA06/28/2025$66,784
Pierce ManufacturingSR. Service TechnicianRock Hill, SC06/28/2025$56,600
Pierce ManufacturingService Technician SREast Granby, CT06/28/2025$56,600
Equity ResidentialSenior Service Technician-Alexan HarrisonHarrison, NY06/27/2025$60,523
ACS Air Conditioning Specialist Inc.Plumbing Senior Service Technician 5Covington, GA06/27/2025$50,088
Greystar Real Estate PartnersSenior Service Technician (High Rise)-700 RiverAustin, TX06/25/2025$48,001

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