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How to hire a technician

Technician hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring technicians in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a technician is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new technician to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a technician, step by step

To hire a technician, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a technician:

Here's a step-by-step technician hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a technician job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technician
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a technician do?

Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with. They are usually working with electricity or with technological advancements. Technicians may be assigned to do the construction of equipment or materials related to their field of study. They may also be assigned to conduct diagnostics and other maintenance activities to ensure that the equipment works properly. Technicians may also be required to conduct basic repairs in case of problems. It is important that technicians have good analytical skills and decision-making skills.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    First, determine the employments status of the technician you need to hire. Certain technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of technicians and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of TechnicianDescriptionHourly rate
    TechnicianAutomotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.$11-27
    Installation And Service TechnicianAn installation and service technician is an individual who oversees the continuous operation of personal equipment through operating functions. Installation and service technicians maintain the supplies, perform preventive maintenance, and call for repairs in structures... Show more$13-23
    Installation And Repair TechnicianAn Installation and Repair Technician specializes in installing and repairing equipment and systems in establishments and homes. It is their responsibility to communicate and meet with clients to identify their needs, assess installation areas, implement tests, inspect damages or defects, troubleshoot problems, and perform corrective measures as needed... Show more$12-31
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Patients
    • Customer Service
    • Patient Care
    • Hand Tools
    • Diagnosis
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Safety Procedures
    • OSHA
    • HVAC
    • Routine Maintenance
    • CPR
    • Basic Math
    • Vital Signs
    • Windows
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    Responsibilities:
    • Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
    • Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
    • Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
    • Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
    • Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
    • Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.
    More technician duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A technician salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, technicians' average salary in west virginia is 47% less than in hawaii.
    • Seniority. Entry-level technicians earn 59% less than senior-level technicians.
    • Certifications. A technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a technician's salary.

    Average technician salary

    $38,045yearly

    $18.29 hourly rate

    Entry-level technician salary
    $24,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 21, 2025

    Average technician salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$53,121$26
    2Maryland$43,567$21
    3New York$42,255$20
    4Illinois$40,787$20
    5Massachusetts$40,495$19
    6Washington$39,611$19
    7Texas$39,586$19
    8Nevada$39,539$19
    9Michigan$39,197$19
    10Colorado$39,012$19
    11Arizona$38,401$18
    12Pennsylvania$37,943$18
    13Minnesota$37,889$18
    14New Hampshire$37,625$18
    15Oregon$36,617$18
    16Wisconsin$36,230$17
    17Ohio$36,161$17
    18North Carolina$35,851$17
    19Florida$35,507$17
    20Oklahoma$35,221$17

    Average technician salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Microsoft$114,549$55.07107
    2Renesas Electronics$101,308$48.719
    3Capgemini$100,279$48.2121
    4KLA$100,046$48.107
    5NVIDIA$97,209$46.7410
    6Maxim Integrated$95,559$45.94
    7Micron Technology$94,607$45.4854
    8Synechron$92,779$44.61
    9Yahoo$89,410$42.99
    10Adobe$89,044$42.812
    11QSSI$88,696$42.64
    12Westinghouse Appliances Australia$88,051$42.3326
    13IBM$88,016$42.32200
    14Texas Instruments$87,384$42.0123
    15Google$86,786$41.72204
    16Technology$86,141$41.412
    17Tata Group$85,803$41.2589
    18CRMIT Solutions$84,946$40.84
    19Calpine$84,125$40.4421
    20Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital$82,306$39.575
  4. Writing a technician job description

    A technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a technician job description:

    Technician job description example

    • Safety is of utmost importance: Always use proper lifting techniques, wear PPE as required (safety shoes, safety glasses)
    • Walking surfaces may be wet, so caution and situational awareness must always be used
    • Work safely and notify your lead/supervisor of potential safety hazards and near misses
    • Accept and sort deliveries from the gowning company
    • Coordinate the delivery of required gowning items into the manufacturing areas (ISO-8/9)
    • Be able to push and pull tallboys from various locations
    • Be able to enter and update users in software for scrub dispensers
    • Reply to e-mails as required

    Physical Demands & Work Environment

    • The ability to lift 50 Lbs., work overhead, stand, and walk for extended periods
    • Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.

    As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

    Company DescriptionAt ISS/Guckenheimer, we ensure our employees have a safe work environment and are engaged as well as motivated to provide the best possible service to our customers.

    We believe that great service is not simply a task or delivery. We are focused on how we can meet our customer's needs, the outcome of our services, and how we can help them achieve their business goals. We empower our people and spark the power of the human touch in our service performance. With a deep sense of purpose, we help our customers reach their goals as an extension of their organization. This is our way of providing essential value: more ease, higher effectiveness, and better experiences to people and businesses, every day.
  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find technicians for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your technician job on Zippia to find and recruit technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technician

    Once you have selected a candidate for the technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a technician?

There are different types of costs for hiring technicians. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new technician employee.

You can expect to pay around $38,045 per year for a technician, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for technicians in the US typically range between $11 and $27 an hour.

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