What are the main factors that influence a Control Systems Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Control Systems Technician's salary?

A Control Systems Technician's salary grows with experience: a Network Control Technician I (0-2 years)earns $76,860, a Control Systems Technician (2-4 years)earns $91,928, a Network Control Technician III (4-7 years)earns $116,336, a Network Control Technician IV (7+ years)earns $136,267, a Network Control Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $133,370,

What are the highest paying states for a Control Systems Technician?

Control Systems Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control Systems Technician roles are District of Columbia $90,776, California $90,432, Massachusetts $89,226. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control Systems Technician roles make?

Salaries for Control Systems Technician level roles vary by specialization: Network Control Technician IV: $120,694; Senior Network Control Technician: $103,090; Corrosion Control Technician IV: $98,970; Electrical Control Systems Technician III: $96,940; Control & Instrument Technician III: $96,931.

Control Systems Technician Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Control Systems Technician make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Control Systems Technician in District of Columbia is $91,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Control Systems Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,932 to $95,483
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,447

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Control Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,483	$7,957	$1,836	$46
Average	$91,252	$7,604	$1,755	$44
25th Percentile	$81,932	$6,828	$1,576	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Control Systems Technician Salaries

A Control Systems Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Control Systems Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Systems Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,860
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,928
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,336
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,267
Expert (over 8 years): $133,370

Levels	Salary
Network C... Level Control Systems Technician	$76,860
Control S... Level Control Systems Technician	$91,928
Network C... Level Control Systems Technician	$116,336
Network C... Level Control Systems Technician	$136,267
Network C... Level Control Systems Technician	$133,370

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How Do Control Systems Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Control Systems Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,776.
California: $90,432.
Massachusetts: $89,226.

District of Columbia $90,776 California $90,432 Massachusetts $89,226 Washington $88,899 New Jersey $88,866 Alaska $88,751 Connecticut $87,620 New York $87,160

Hawaii $85,693 Rhode Island $85,004 Maryland $84,537 Minnesota $83,897 Colorado $83,651 Illinois $83,569 Oregon $83,258 Delaware $83,028

New Hampshire $82,884 Virginia $82,561 Pennsylvania $81,618 Nevada $81,143 North Dakota $80,987 Michigan $80,741 Wisconsin $80,651 Vermont $80,470

Texas $79,970 Maine $79,937 Arizona $79,888 Ohio $79,831 Georgia $79,076 Indiana $78,699 Wyoming $78,626 Utah $78,511

Iowa $78,462 Kansas $78,068 Louisiana $77,953 North Carolina $77,912 Missouri $77,896 Florida $77,576 Montana $77,404 Nebraska $77,240

Kentucky $77,150 South Carolina $76,822 Tennessee $76,617 Idaho $76,535 New Mexico $75,936 Oklahoma $75,805 Alabama $75,321 South Dakota $74,510

Arkansas $74,067 West Virginia $73,829 Mississippi $73,116

Top Paying Cities for Control Systems Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $90,776
Washington: $90,776
Naval Anacost Annex: $90,776

Parcel Return Service, DC $90,776 Washington, DC $90,776 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $90,776 Washington Navy Yard, DC $90,776

Control Systems Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Systems Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$81,932

Average $91,252/year

$95,483

$6,828

Average $7,604/month

$7,957

$1,576

Average $1,755/week

$1,836

$39

Average $44/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,483	$7,957	$1,836	$46
Average	$91,252	$7,604	$1,755	$44
25th Percentile	$81,932	$6,828	$1,576	$39

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