Q: How long does it take to become an IT technician?

It takes as little as 6 months to become an IT technician. While many IT technicians have 4-year degrees and some have associate degrees in computer science or networking, a large majority report being "self-taught." Almost half of IT technicians have gotten to be where they are through certifications and online courses.

Q: How much do techs make a year?

Techs make $44,588 a year, on average. However, there is a lot of variability in how much tech makes depending on the industry or type of tech (e.g., maintenance, IT) and location. The range in a tech's yearly salary, for instance, can range from $28,000 to $70,000 a year. A more senior-level position as a technician can earn you upwards of $60,000 a year.

Question 1

How much does a technician make?

Accepted Answer

The average technician salary in the United States is $38,045. Technician salaries typically range between $24,000 and $58,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for technicians is $18.29 per hour.

Technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Technicians earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.

Question 2

What state pays Technicians the most?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii pays Technicians the most in the United States, with an average salary of $56,045 per year, or $26.94 per hour.

Question 3

How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a technician?

Accepted Answer

You know if you are being paid fairly as a technician if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $52,037 per year.

Question 4

What is a good starting salary for a Technician?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a technician is $23,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a technician in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for technicians is $37,303, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a technician can vary by state.

Question 5

How long does it take to become an IT technician?

Accepted Answer

It takes as little as 6 months to become an IT technician. While many IT technicians have 4-year degrees and some have associate degrees in computer science or networking, a large majority report being "self-taught." Almost half of IT technicians have gotten to be where they are through certifications and online courses.

Question 6

How much do techs make a year?

Accepted Answer

Techs make $44,588 a year, on average. However, there is a lot of variability in how much tech makes depending on the industry or type of tech (e.g., maintenance, IT) and location.

The range in a tech's yearly salary, for instance, can range from $28,000 to $70,000 a year. A more senior-level position as a technician can earn you upwards of $60,000 a year.

Question 7

What is a good tech salary?

Accepted Answer

A good tech salary is $20 an hour ($41,600 a year) or more. Much of what is considered a good tech salary depends on the type of tech they are and the industry that they work in. Beyond that, factors such as the state that you live also play a role.

Question 8

What is the highest-paid technician job?

Accepted Answer

The highest-paid technician job is an air traffic controller. Air traffic controllers earn an average annual salary of $129,750.

Other top technician jobs include:

Nuclear power reactor operators (average annual salary of $111,220)
Petroleum engineer technician (average annual salary of $80,563)
Computer system technician (average annual salary of $72,655)

Question 9

What technicians get paid the most?

Accepted Answer

The technicians that get paid most are in technology, with an average of $45,500 a year. The industry and location impact the earning potential of a technician.

The hourly wage of a technician can be as high as $27.16 and as low as $8.65. Currently, most technician wages range between $13.22 (25th percentile) to $19.23 (75th percentile).

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level technician	$22,300	$10.72
Mid-level technician	$36,000	$17.29
Senior-level technician	$49,700	$23.91

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Hawaii	$56,045	$26.94
2	New Jersey	$48,555	$23.34
3	California	$52,037	$25.02
4	Connecticut	$46,743	$22.47
5	Michigan	$38,956	$18.73
6	Wyoming	$38,122	$18.33
7	New Hampshire	$38,349	$18.44
8	Arizona	$38,046	$18.29
9	Nevada	$39,265	$18.88
10	District of Columbia	$49,554	$23.82
11	Texas	$38,291	$18.41
12	Rhode Island	$41,329	$19.87
13	Colorado	$38,960	$18.73
14	Illinois	$40,623	$19.53
15	Wisconsin	$36,411	$17.51
16	North Dakota	$36,171	$17.39
17	Alaska	$39,772	$19.12
18	Massachusetts	$40,629	$19.53
19	Indiana	$35,347	$16.99
20	Maryland	$43,326	$20.83
21	Pennsylvania	$37,447	$18.00
22	Ohio	$36,409	$17.50
23	Minnesota	$37,913	$18.23
24	New York	$42,045	$20.21
25	Louisiana	$35,865	$17.24
26	Virginia	$40,598	$19.52
27	Washington	$39,468	$18.98
28	Tennessee	$33,585	$16.15
29	North Carolina	$35,239	$16.94
30	South Carolina	$34,879	$16.77
31	Delaware	$39,025	$18.76
32	Florida	$34,972	$16.81
33	Oregon	$36,714	$17.65
34	Iowa	$32,781	$15.76
35	Maine	$33,507	$16.11
36	Oklahoma	$35,234	$16.94
37	Montana	$33,170	$15.95
38	Nebraska	$35,302	$16.97
39	Georgia	$34,243	$16.46
40	Vermont	$35,557	$17.09
41	Missouri	$34,250	$16.47
42	New Mexico	$32,883	$15.81
43	Idaho	$31,567	$15.18
44	Kansas	$33,460	$16.09
45	Utah	$32,455	$15.60
46	South Dakota	$32,464	$15.61
47	Kentucky	$31,268	$15.03
48	Mississippi	$30,328	$14.58
49	Alabama	$31,635	$15.21
50	Arkansas	$30,305	$14.57
51	West Virginia	$29,564	$14.21

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Jose, CA	$53,121	$25.54
2	Baltimore, MD	$43,567	$20.95
3	New York, NY	$42,255	$20.31
4	Chicago, IL	$40,787	$19.61
5	Boston, MA	$40,495	$19.47
6	Seattle, WA	$39,611	$19.04
7	San Antonio, TX	$39,586	$19.03
8	Las Vegas, NV	$39,539	$19.01
9	Detroit, MI	$39,197	$18.84
10	Colorado Springs, CO	$39,012	$18.76
11	Tucson, AZ	$38,401	$18.46
12	Philadelphia, PA	$37,943	$18.24
13	Minneapolis, MN	$37,889	$18.22
14	Rochester, NH	$37,625	$18.09
15	Hillsboro, OR	$36,617	$17.60
16	Madison, WI	$36,230	$17.42
17	Columbus, OH	$36,161	$17.39
18	Jacksonville, NC	$35,851	$17.24
19	Miami, FL	$35,507	$17.07
20	Oklahoma City, OK	$35,221	$16.93

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$58,000	$4,833	$28
75th Percentile	$47,000	$3,917	$23
Average	$38,045	$3,170	$18
25th Percentile	$30,000	$2,500	$14
10th Percentile	$24,000	$2,000	$12

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Installation And Service Technician	$37,202	$3,100	$17.89	125,640
Installation And Repair Technician	$40,984	$3,415	$19.70	119,695
Information Technology Technician	$49,031	$4,086	$23.57	118,881
Service And Repair Technician	$42,099	$3,508	$20.24	193,706
Manufacturing Technician	$37,853	$3,154	$18.20	76,490
Services Desk Technician	$42,123	$3,510	$20.25	145,853

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Average technician salary

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