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Systems test technician salary
Average systems test technician salary
$51,868
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Average systems test technician salary by state
Highest paying states for systems test technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $64,484 | $31.00 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $66,942 | $32.18 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $69,346 | $33.34 |
| 4 | Delaware | $68,079 | $32.73 |
| 5 | New York | $72,220 | $34.72 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $59,943 | $28.82 |
| 7 | Texas | $61,679 | $29.65 |
| 8 | Maryland | $73,697 | $35.43 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $74,691 | $35.91 |
| 10 | Oregon | $59,029 | $28.38 |
| 11 | Nevada | $52,755 | $25.36 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $53,096 | $25.53 |
| 13 | Maine | $51,477 | $24.75 |
| 14 | Washington | $54,833 | $26.36 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $57,061 | $27.43 |
| 16 | Alaska | $53,479 | $25.71 |
| 17 | Michigan | $51,166 | $24.60 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $58,531 | $28.14 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $50,300 | $24.18 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $51,392 | $24.71 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $50,608 | $24.33 |
| 22 | Ohio | $53,528 | $25.73 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $46,364 | $22.29 |
| 24 | Iowa | $49,395 | $23.75 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $59,928 | $28.81 |
| 26 | Illinois | $51,860 | $24.93 |
| 27 | Virginia | $53,892 | $25.91 |
| 28 | Indiana | $50,345 | $24.20 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $62,843 | $30.21 |
| 30 | Idaho | $46,310 | $22.26 |
| 31 | Georgia | $48,690 | $23.41 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $48,826 | $23.47 |
| 33 | Florida | $43,961 | $21.14 |
| 34 | Missouri | $45,049 | $21.66 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $44,413 | $21.35 |
| 36 | California | $51,604 | $24.81 |
| 37 | Arizona | $41,830 | $20.11 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $43,743 | $21.03 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $41,010 | $19.72 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $42,776 | $20.57 |
| 41 | Montana | $43,378 | $20.85 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $39,794 | $19.13 |
| 43 | Alabama | $44,985 | $21.63 |
| 44 | Colorado | $46,166 | $22.20 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $43,266 | $20.80 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $42,209 | $20.29 |
| 47 | Utah | $43,885 | $21.10 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $42,487 | $20.43 |
| 49 | Kansas | $38,461 | $18.49 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $36,805 | $17.69 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $38,926 | $18.71 |
Systems test technician salary details
A systems test technician's salary ranges from $32,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $82,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a systems test technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| Average | $51,868 | $4,322 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
Highest paying systems test technician jobs
The highest paying types of systems test technicians are engineering technician lead, technical testing engineer, and engineering associate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Testing Engineer | $88,367 | $7,364 | $42.48 | 100,815 |
| Engineering Technician Lead | $107,373 | $8,948 | $51.62 | 102,504 |
| Electronics Engineering Technician | $67,801 | $5,650 | $32.60 | 73,798 |
| Instrument And Controls Technician | $64,516 | $5,376 | $31.02 | 33,933 |
| Calibration Technician | $46,908 | $3,909 | $22.55 | 48,741 |
| Electronics Technician | $46,660 | $3,888 | $22.43 | 83,284 |
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Systems test technician salary trends
The average systems test technician salary has risen by $8,178 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average systems test technician earned $43,690 annually, but today, they earn $51,868 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for systems test technicians over the last decade.
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Average systems test technician salary over time
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Systems test technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,900 | $24.94 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $50,100 | $24.09 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $49,400 | $23.75 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $48,900 | $23.50 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $47,800 | $22.96 | +1.7% |
Recently added systems test technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly | System Test Technicians | Georgetown, TX | 06/25/2025 | $38,610 |
| Joby Aviation | Systems Test Technician | Santa Cruz, CA | 06/21/2025 | $91,828 |
| Kelly Services | System Test Technician 1St. & 2Nd Shift | Georgetown, TX | 06/12/2025 | $38,610 |
| Eaton Corporation | Quality System Test Technician-1St. Shift | Waukesha, WI | 06/12/2025 | $65,323 |
| Supermicro | System Repair and Test Technician | San Jose, CA | 06/08/2025 | $48,001 |
| Caci International | System Test Technician | Orlando, FL | 05/27/2025 | $44,700 |
| Joby Aviation | System Test Technician | Santa Cruz, CA | 05/26/2025 | $91,828 |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | System Repair and Test Technician | San Jose, CA | 05/16/2025 | $48,001 |
| Insulet Corporation | Systems Engineering Test Technician II-Acton, Mass. (On-Site) | Acton, MA | 05/10/2025 | $48,001 |
| Kelly Services | System Test Technician 2Nd & 3Rd Shift Openings! | Georgetown, TX | 05/08/2025 | $44,411 |
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