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What is a senior technical service specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a senior technical service specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $42.35 an hour? That's $88,080 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Technical Service SpecialistUS Average
Salary
6.9

Avg. Salary $88,080

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
6.7

Growth Rate 10%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.40%

Asian 10.65%

Black or African American 10.03%

Hispanic or Latino 16.79%

Unknown 4.97%

White 57.16%

Gender

female 22.54%

male 77.46%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress Level
6.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
6.5

Complexity Level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
7.4

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Senior Technical Service Specialist career paths

Key steps to become a senior technical service specialist

  1. Explore senior technical service specialist education requirements

    Most common senior technical service specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    53.7 %

    Associate

    23.1 %

    Master's

    10.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior technical service specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Technical Support37.47%
    CRM18.04%
    Test Equipment4.63%
    FDA4.36%
    Customer Service3.31%
  3. Complete relevant senior technical service specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior technical service specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior technical service specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior technical service specialist resumes.
  4. Research senior technical service specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Manage Syteline ERP software database to enter complete production release packages for components and assemblies.
    • Lead and assist in troubleshooting problems and assure appropriate communication with physicians and patients.
    • Support FDA and Parexel audits.
    • Lead raw material and API qualification projects.
  5. Get senior technical service specialist experience

    Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a senior technical service specialist. The most common roles before becoming a senior technical service specialist include technology services specialist, technical support technician team lead and validation specialist.
  6. Apply for senior technical service specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior technical service specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior technical service specialist salary

The average Senior Technical Service Specialist salary in the United States is $88,080 per year or $42 per hour. Senior technical service specialist salaries range between $59,000 and $130,000 per year.

Average Senior Technical Service Specialist Salary
$88,080 Yearly
$42.35 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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