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What is a technical solutions specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Kate Marek Ph.D.

A Technical Solution Specialist interacts with customer's stakeholders to interpret and evaluate business objectives. They also look for requirements and propose technology solutions using different programs. A Technical Solution Specialist will support the requirements of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs.

As a Technical Solution Specialist, you will also help customers and staff with the programs and applications in the company. You will train customers and teams on apps and products and advise them on the best practices for using technology applications. You will need analytical skills, communication skills, and time management skills. You will need to know the technical solutions of the Cloud and other computer technology solutions.

To qualify for this position, You will need a bachelor's degree in computer science and experience as an information technology specialist or account executive. You can make an average salary of $109,000 per year.

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ScoreTechnical Solutions SpecialistUS Average
Salary
7.9

Avg. Salary $111,470

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.7

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.41%

Asian 11.77%

Black or African American 11.32%

Hispanic or Latino 16.21%

Unknown 5.24%

White 55.06%

Gender

female 19.47%

male 80.53%

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
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.4

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Technical solutions specialist career paths

Key steps to become a technical solutions specialist

  1. Explore technical solutions specialist education requirements

    Most common technical solutions specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    63.6 %

    Associate

    22.1 %

    Master's

    8.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific technical solutions specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Cloud9.24%
    Technical Solutions8.90%
    Technical Support7.33%
    Project Management6.65%
    Java6.54%
  3. Complete relevant technical solutions specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New technical solutions 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 technical solutions specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real technical solutions specialist resumes.
  4. Research technical solutions specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Manage multiple imaging-relate projects across both radiology and cardiology service lines, both inpatient and outpatient, to completion.
    • Provide technical expertise for complex voice infrastructure solutions.
    • Support and troubleshoot complete analog and digital networks.
    • Swapped out and reprogram VOIP phones as required.
  5. Apply for technical solutions specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a technical solutions 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 technical solutions specialist salary

The average technical solutions specialist salary in the United States is $111,470 per year or $54 per hour. Technical solutions specialist salaries range between $78,000 and $157,000 per year.

Average technical solutions specialist salary
$111,470 Yearly
$53.59 hourly

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Technical solutions specialist reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2023
Pros

You get to help a lot of people in many different ways as well as learning new things about technology

Cons

I have aids now due to the painfulness of sitting down all day


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

I decided to go to technical support because I've been fascinated by technology all my life and I love working with the people as well. I want to use my technical know-how to solve directly the problems that customers have. I want to be the person who makes life easier and more enjoyable for people who have had a problem. This is what I like most as a technical Support.

Cons

I don't like sitting around being inactive. So I'll keep my self always busy


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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros

I enjoy the challenges and learning new things . Technology is always evolving.

Cons

Customer is unwilling to provide you with necessary information in order to assist them.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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