Computer Repair Technician Salary
Computer repair technicians perform maintenance to fix problems with computer equipment like monitors, processors, printers and other peripherals. Educational requirements vary among employers, but most prefer applicants with some post-secondary education, such as a certificate, diploma or an associate degree. Most technicians receive on-the-job training when hired. As of May 2009, computer technicians earned an average of $39,420 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Experience
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The amount of work experience a computer repair technician had in the field influenced her average annual salary as of November 2010, reports Payscale. With one to four years of experiences, technicians averaged annual salaries of $23,199 to $36,606. Technicians who had five to nine years' experience earned an average of $27,357 to $41,757 per year, while those with 10 to 19 years' experience averaged $30,618 to $49,374. Average annual salaries for computer repair technicians rose to an average of $33,748 to $58,182 annually with 20 years' experience or more.
Industry
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The average annual salary for computer repair technicians varied across industries as of May 2009, according to BLS. Professional and commercial equipment wholesalers served as the largest employers of technicians; those working for these types of companies made an average of $41,790 per year. With average annual salaries of $58,030, scientific research and development services were the highest-paying employers. Technicians employed by electric power companies averaged $56,120 per year. Electronics and appliance stores paid an average of $34,910 annually.
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Certification
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Earning professional certifications impacted the average annual salary of computer repair technicians as of November 2010. Requirements for certifications vary, but most require technicians to take some type of examination. Technicians with Network+ certification from CompTIA averaged salaries of 30,056 to $45,324 per year. Those who held Dell Certified Systems Expert certification from the computer manufacturing company Dell earned an average of $35,622 to $59,495 annually. With Microsoft Certified Professional certification, technicians received average annual salaries of $30,711 to $47,696.
Geography
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Salaries for computer repair technicians varied across geographic regions as of May 2009, explains BLS. The state of Louisiana had the highest concentration of technicians; salaries there averaged $27,040 per year. In the highest-paying area, the District of Columbia, computer repair technicians earned an average of $49,210 annually. Other high-paying states for technicians in terms of average annual salaries were Minnesota at $44,260, New Mexico at $45,360, Connecticut at $46,830 and Maryland at $47,200.
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References
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2009 49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Payscale: Computer Repair Technician Salary by Years Experience
- Payscale: Computer Repair Technician Hourly Rate by Certification
