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Service and repair technician salary

Average service and repair technician salary

$42,099

$20.24 hourly rate

Entry-level service and repair technician salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Service and Repair Technician Salaries

The average salary for a service and repair technician is approximately $42,099 per year, translating to about $20 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, technicians with specialized skills in electronics or automotive repair often command higher wages.

Salary by State

When examining state-by-state salaries, areas with a high demand for skilled technicians, such as California and Texas, typically offer more competitive compensation. In addition, cities known for technology and manufacturing, like San Francisco and Seattle, provide lucrative opportunities. Technicians with several years of experience can see their salaries increase significantly, sometimes exceeding $50,000 annually.

Career Advancement

For those looking to advance in their careers, pursuing certifications or specialized training can open doors to higher-paying positions. Networking within professional associations can also increase visibility to potential employers seeking experienced technicians. Overall, the service and repair technician field offers a promising career path with ample opportunities for growth and increased earnings.

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Where can a Service And Repair Technician earn more?

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Service and repair technician salaries by experience level

Average service and repair technician salary by state

The average service and repair technician salary in Hawaii, Alaska, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average service and repair technician salary states are Oklahoma, Tennessee, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for service and repair technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$46,779$22.49
2Alaska$62,814$30.20
3Hawaii$65,512$31.50
4Oregon$49,731$23.91
5California$60,736$29.20
6New York$52,283$25.14
7Connecticut$46,965$22.58
8New Hampshire$44,557$21.42
9Arizona$41,246$19.83
10Kentucky$40,461$19.45
11Washington$48,487$23.31
12Rhode Island$49,341$23.72
13Delaware$43,449$20.89
14Ohio$40,107$19.28
15Massachusetts$45,664$21.95
16Vermont$41,984$20.18
17Illinois$40,775$19.60
18Alabama$39,943$19.20
19District of Columbia$50,038$24.06
20Nebraska$37,724$18.14
21Maine$37,889$18.22
22Iowa$36,732$17.66
23New Mexico$41,098$19.76
24Louisiana$38,592$18.55
25Colorado$38,978$18.74
26Michigan$38,361$18.44
27New Jersey$42,082$20.23
28Pennsylvania$39,147$18.82
29Utah$38,658$18.59
30Wisconsin$37,253$17.91
31Minnesota$38,847$18.68
32Virginia$40,651$19.54
33West Virginia$37,722$18.14
34Indiana$35,800$17.21
35Montana$38,614$18.56
36Florida$36,377$17.49
37North Dakota$37,461$18.01
38Kansas$36,550$17.57
39Missouri$36,315$17.46
40Maryland$39,192$18.84
41Texas$37,241$17.90
42North Carolina$34,426$16.55
43Tennessee$33,867$16.28
44Oklahoma$33,932$16.31
45Wyoming$36,152$17.38
46Mississippi$33,306$16.01
47South Carolina$32,960$15.85
48Georgia$32,480$15.62
49Arkansas$34,525$16.60
50Idaho$35,833$17.23
51South Dakota$33,340$16.03
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Highest paying cities for service and repair technicians

The highest-paying cities for service and repair technicians are Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Los Angeles, CA$60,180$28.93
2New York, NY$52,501$25.24
3Washington, DC$50,064$24.07
4New Haven, CT$47,147$22.67
5Natick, MA$45,820$22.03
6Nashua, NH$44,989$21.63
7Dover, DE$43,397$20.86
8Cherry Hill, NJ$42,064$20.22
9Cleveland, OH$41,476$19.94
10Phoenix, AZ$41,298$19.85
11Charlottesville, VA$39,938$19.20
12Duluth, MN$39,715$19.09
13Philadelphia, PA$39,640$19.06
14Salisbury, MD$39,467$18.97
15Houma, LA$39,001$18.75
16Denver, CO$38,934$18.72
17Salt Lake City, UT$38,349$18.44
18New Braunfels, TX$38,012$18.27
19Tampa, FL$36,621$17.61
20Kansas City, MO$36,365$17.48

Service and repair technician salary details

A service and repair technician's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average service and repair technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a service and repair technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
75th Percentile$51,000$4,250$25
Average$42,099$3,508$20
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying service and repair technician jobs

The highest paying types of service and repair technicians are field service technician, operations and maintenance technician, and refrigeration technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Instrument Technician Apprentice$39,849$3,321$19.16130,235
Industrial Maintenance Technician$50,649$4,221$24.35169,569
Facilities Technician$40,344$3,362$19.40199,414
Technician$38,045$3,170$18.29596,842
Preventive Maintenance Technician$40,935$3,411$19.68170,517
Equipment Technician$41,004$3,417$19.71127,258

Top companies hiring service and repair technicians now:

  1. Xerox jobs (7)
  2. Datrose jobs (7)
  3. Simon Roofing jobs (52)
  4. U.S. Cellular jobs (5)
  5. AT&T jobs (27)

Which companies pay service and repair technicians the most?

Service and repair technician salaries at Plug Power and Datrose are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average service and repair technician salary at companies like Federal Signal and Siemens are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Plug Power$66,064$31.76
2Datrose$56,629$27.23
3Federal Signal$55,571$26.72
4Siemens$55,076$26.48
5Cintas$52,636$25.31
6FLIR Systems$50,838$24.44
7Asurion$50,323$24.19
8Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan$50,104$24.09
9All American Group$49,834$23.96
10Simon Roofing$49,492$23.79
11Hudson Pacific Properties$49,309$23.71
12HORIBA$48,628$23.38
13Interior Specialists$47,570$22.87
14ICU Medical$46,953$22.57
15Brooks Instrument$46,801$22.50
16Thermo Fisher Scientific$45,826$22.03
17Dana Incorporated$45,491$21.87
18ITW$43,562$20.94
19Benjamin Franklin Plumbing$43,327$20.83
20Kelly Services$42,908$20.63

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Service And Repair Technician salary by industry

The average service and repair technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average service and repair technician salary in the transportation industry is $42,616, the highest of any industry.
  • The average service and repair technician salary in the finance industry is $41,911.
  • Service and repair technicians in the media industry earn an average salary of $34,211, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for service and repair technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$42,616$20.49
2Professional$41,911$20.15
3Manufacturing$41,038$19.73
4Telecommunication$39,656$19.07
5Technology$38,309$18.42
6Retail$37,761$18.15
7Media$34,211$16.45

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Service and repair technician salary trends

The average service and repair technician salary has risen by $5,998 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average service and repair technician earned $36,101 annually, but today, they earn $42,099 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for service and repair technicians over the last decade.

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Average service and repair technician salary over time

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Service and repair technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$42,100$20.24+4.3%
2024$40,300$19.36+2.0%
2023$39,500$18.98+1.6%
2022$38,800$18.66+1.9%
2021$38,100$18.30+0.8%

Recently added service and repair technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Patchitup CorporateDrywall Repair Sales/Service TechnicianNorth Wales, PA06/29/2025$62,610
Job Listingsitt Inc.Service Technician-Repair & OverhaulSanta Clarita, CA06/29/2025$81,268
ITTService Technician-Repair & OverhaulSanta Clarita, CA06/28/2025$81,268
Wal-Mart(USA) Service Shop Repair TechnicianGrove City, OH06/25/2025$67,201
Patchitup CorporateDrywall Repair Sales/Service TechnicianFort Worth, TX06/25/2025$41,740
Formula BP Dba Batteries PlusCustomer Service Device Repair TechnicianCarlisle, PA06/20/2025$31,305
AramarkService Technician-Istallation and RepairKent, WA06/18/2025$45,914
Walmart(USA) Service Shop Repair TechnicianSeymour, IN06/18/2025$66,575
Wal-Mart(USA) Service Shop Repair Technician (Diesel Mechanic)Enon, VA06/18/2025$64,384
Siemens CorporationService Repair Technician-Rail Traction ComponentsAlpharetta, GA06/18/2025$60,700

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