Computer Technician
Computer Technician Job Description
Computer Support Specialists Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Repair Technicians Repair computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and associated peripherals. Reinstall operating systems in the case of hard disk failures.
Computer Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Computer Technician is $33967 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $52368. The lowest salary reported was $20959. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Computer Technician is $16.89 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $26.04. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.42. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Computer Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $350 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Computer Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $28,408 – $69,597
Florida – $19,859 – $59,792
Illinois – $28,383 – $53,090
New Jersey – $24,292 – $70,467
New York – $26,752 – $59,492
Pennsylvania – $30,078 – $53,327
Texas – $23,568 – $53,327
These are the highest paying cities for a Computer Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Washington, District of Columbia –
Los Angeles, California –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
Chicago, Illinois –
Dallas, Texas –
Houston, Texas –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Computer Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $33967 while in 2007 it was just $31500.39
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 87% of Computer Technicians were males while 13% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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