Median / Average Pay ($)
- $28.00 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $18.89 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $28.58 / hour (Jooble.com)
- $31.73 / hour (Glassdoor.com)
Types of Technicians
- Skilled Trades – Carpenter, electrician, HVAC, mason, plumber, welder, etc.
- Maintenance and Repairs – Appliance repair, automotive, IT, elevator/escalator, locksmith, etc.
- Lab and Medical – Dental, medical, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgical, etc.
- Industrial – CNC machinist, chemical, environmental, quality control, robotics, etc.
- Field Service – Equipment analyst and maintenance, home theater, pest control, pool and spa, security systems, telecommunications, etc.
- Specialized – Avionics, forensic science, marine vessels, nuclear, solar panels, wind turbine, etc.