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

A Lead Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,760 for beginners, reaching about $86,758 at mid-level, and approach $91,417 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Technician?

Lead Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Technician roles are District of Columbia $94,592, California $94,233, Massachusetts $92,978. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Technician roles make?

Salaries for Lead Technician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Pharmacy Technician: $171,045; Lead Maintenance Technician: $81,058; Lead Communications Technician: $76,082; Mechanic Technician, Lead: $75,600; Lead Service Technician: $71,601.

Lead Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Technician in Rhode Island is $89,193 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,354
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,247 to $100,269
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,193

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Lead Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,269	$8,356	$1,928	$48
Average	$89,193	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$79,247	$6,604	$1,524	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technician Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $84,760
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,221
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,758
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,602
Expert (over 8 years): $91,417

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Technician	$84,760
Intermediate Level Lead Technician	$85,221
Senior Level Lead Technician	$86,758
Specialist Level Lead Technician	$88,602
Expert Level Lead Technician	$91,417

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How Do Lead 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 Lead Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,592.
California: $94,233.
Massachusetts: $92,978.

District of Columbia $94,592 California $94,233 Massachusetts $92,978 Washington $92,636 New Jersey $92,602 Alaska $92,482 Connecticut $91,303 New York $90,825

Hawaii $89,295 Rhode Island $88,578 Maryland $88,091 Minnesota $87,424 Colorado $87,168 Illinois $87,083 Oregon $86,758 Delaware $86,519

New Hampshire $86,368 Virginia $86,032 Pennsylvania $85,049 Nevada $84,554 North Dakota $84,391 Michigan $84,135 Wisconsin $84,041 Vermont $83,853

Texas $83,332 Maine $83,298 Arizona $83,247 Ohio $83,187 Georgia $82,401 Indiana $82,008 Wyoming $81,931 Utah $81,811

Iowa $81,760 Kansas $81,350 Louisiana $81,230 North Carolina $81,188 Missouri $81,171 Florida $80,837 Montana $80,658 Nebraska $80,487

Kentucky $80,393 South Carolina $80,051 Tennessee $79,838 Idaho $79,752 New Mexico $79,129 Oklahoma $78,992 Alabama $78,488 South Dakota $77,642

Arkansas $77,181 West Virginia $76,933 Mississippi $76,190

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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:

Adamsville: $90,030
Albion: $88,535
Ashaway: $90,372

Adamsville, RI $90,030 Albion, RI $88,535 Ashaway, RI $90,372 Barrington, RI $88,535 Block Island, RI $89,902 Bradford, RI $90,312 Bristol, RI $88,450 Carolina, RI $89,577

Charlestown, RI $89,671 Chepachet, RI $88,364 Clayville, RI $88,450 Coventry, RI $88,364 West Greenwich, RI $88,304 East Greenwich, RI $88,424 Exeter, RI $90,312 Fiskeville, RI $88,535

Forestdale, RI $88,450 Foster, RI $88,304 Glendale, RI $88,304 Greene, RI $89,295 Greenville, RI $88,535 Harmony, RI $88,509 Harrisville, RI $88,364 Hope, RI $88,535

Hope Valley, RI $90,372 Hopkinton, RI $90,397 Jamestown, RI $89,492 Kenyon, RI $90,286 Little Compton, RI $89,996 Manville, RI $88,535 Mapleville, RI $88,304 Newport, RI $89,509

Middletown, RI $89,885 North Kingstown, RI $88,279 North Scituate, RI $88,509 Oakland, RI $88,390 Pascoag, RI $88,339 Pawtucket, RI $88,535 Central Falls, RI $88,535 Cumberland, RI $88,535

Lincoln, RI $88,535 Portsmouth, RI $89,150 Prudence Island, RI $88,364 Rockville, RI $90,397 Saunderstown, RI $89,543 Shannock, RI $90,261 Slatersville, RI $88,450 Slocum, RI $89,543

Tiverton, RI $90,056 Wakefield, RI $89,449 Kingston, RI $89,466 Narragansett, RI $89,483 Peace Dale, RI $89,449 Warren, RI $88,509 Warwick, RI $88,535 Westerly, RI $90,423

West Kingston, RI $89,518 West Warwick, RI $88,535 Wood River Junction, RI $90,312 Woonsocket, RI $88,450 North Smithfield, RI $88,509 Wyoming, RI $90,286 Providence, RI $88,535 Cranston, RI $88,535

North Providence, RI $88,535 East Providence, RI $88,535 Riverside, RI $88,535 Rumford, RI $88,535 Smithfield, RI $88,535 Johnston, RI $88,535

Lead Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead 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

$79,247

Average $89,193/year

$100,269

$6,604

Average $7,433/month

$8,356

$1,524

Average $1,715/week

$1,928

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,269	$8,356	$1,928	$48
Average	$89,193	$7,433	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$79,247	$6,604	$1,524	$38

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