Salary of an Information Technology Technician

Information technology technicians service computers and earn good salaries.

If you are a computer buff and would like to earn a living at it, the job of an information technology technician or computer support tech could provide a good career. According to a September 2010 finding by Payscale, these professionals can earn more than $49,000 annually after five years.

Employer Types

Where you work as an information technology technician may determine your salary. According to a September 2010 report by Payscale, computer support techs can earn the most by working for the federal government. These professionals are earning between $31,133 and and $58,049 annually. If you work for a private firm, you could earn up to $53,080.

Your Experience

The more experience you gain, the more you can expect to earn as an information technology technician. According to Payscale, you can expect to start out earning between $28,652 and $40,188 a year. After five years on the job, your earnings could go as high as $49,812

Specialties

Specializing in certain computer programs could also give you an edge in earnings. Computer technicians specializing in Linux are reporting earnings of between $30,993 and $46,385 a year. Those information technology technicians specializing in Microsoft Exchange are reporting earning up to $49,942 each year.

References

• Payscale.com: Computer Technician Earnings By Experience
• Payscale.com: Computer Tech Salaries By Specialites
• Payscale.com: Employer Pay For Computer Techs