Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,910
- 25th Percentile — Junior$38,900
- 50th Percentile — Median$47,810
- 75th Percentile — Senior$59,870
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$71,730
The top 10% of Computer Repair Technicians earn $71,730 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $35,910, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $77,338 | +52.0% |
| Connecticut | $62,420 | +22.7% |
| South Dakota | $58,290 | +14.6% |
| Massachusetts | $57,900 | +13.8% |
| New York | $57,750 | +13.5% |
| California | $57,370 | +12.8% |
| New Jersey | $57,310 | +12.6% |
| North Dakota | $56,440 | +10.9% |
| Hawaii | $55,890 | +9.8% |
| Maryland | $55,750 | +9.6% |
| New Hampshire | $55,720 | +9.5% |
| Minnesota | $54,790 | +7.7% |
| Washington | $54,620 | +7.4% |
| Colorado | $53,750 | +5.6% |
| Vermont | $53,450 | +5.1% |
| Maine | $53,360 | +4.9% |
| Louisiana | $52,050 | +2.3% |
| Wisconsin | $51,970 | +2.1% |
| Rhode Island | $51,850 | +1.9% |
| Ohio | $51,840 | +1.9% |
| Alaska | $51,600 | +1.4% |
| Delaware | $51,450 | +1.1% |
| Oklahoma | $51,310 | +0.8% |
| Arizona | $51,010 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $50,950 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $49,890 | -1.9% |
| Nebraska | $49,870 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $49,870 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $49,180 | -3.3% |
| Iowa | $48,880 | -3.9% |
| Virginia | $48,850 | -4.0% |
| Utah | $48,510 | -4.7% |
| Kentucky | $47,970 | -5.7% |
| North Carolina | $47,900 | -5.9% |
| Illinois | $47,710 | -6.2% |
| Kansas | $47,640 | -6.4% |
| Florida | $47,510 | -6.6% |
| Wyoming | $47,290 | -7.1% |
| Nevada | $47,070 | -7.5% |
| Georgia | $47,010 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $46,940 | -7.7% |
| Tennessee | $46,660 | -8.3% |
| Texas | $46,460 | -8.7% |
| Missouri | $46,410 | -8.8% |
| Mississippi | $45,190 | -11.2% |
| Arkansas | $45,120 | -11.3% |
| Alabama | $44,960 | -11.6% |
| South Carolina | $44,940 | -11.7% |
| West Virginia | $44,250 | -13.0% |
| New Mexico | $43,830 | -13.9% |
| Idaho | $40,850 | -19.7% |
What Factors Affect Computer Repair Technicians Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Computer Repair Technicians is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Connecticut pays an average of $62,420, while Idaho pays $40,850 — a gap of $21,570 per year.
The middle half of Computer Repair Technicians earn between $38,900 and $59,870 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,910, while the top 10% earn more than $71,730.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Computer Repair Technicians?
The average salary for Computer Repair Technicians in the United States is $50,880 per year, with a median of $47,810.
What is the starting salary for Computer Repair Technicians?
Entry-level Computer Repair Technicians typically earn between $35,910 and $38,900 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Computer Repair Technicians the most?
Connecticut pays Computer Repair Technicians the most at $62,420 per year on average, followed by South Dakota ($58,290) and Massachusetts ($57,900).
How much do Computer Repair Technicians make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $50,880, Computer Repair Technicians earn approximately $24.46 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Computer Repair Technicians a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 65,600 Computer Repair Technicians jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $50,880 and a median of $47,810 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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