What are the main factors that influence a Collision Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change A Collision Tech's salary?

A Collision Tech's salary grows with experience: a Darkroom Attendant (0-1 years)earns $44,116, a Collision Tech (1-3 years)earns $53,832, a PACS Administrator (3-5 years)earns $100,138, a PACS Manager (5+ years)earns $117,190,

What are the highest paying states for a Collision Tech?

Collision Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collision Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,615, California $57,397, Massachusetts $56,632. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collision Tech roles make?

Salaries for Collision Tech level roles vary by specialization: Collision Center Manager: $97,166; Collision Manager: $91,318; Collision Estimator: $89,144; Collision Appraiser: $79,377; Collision Advisor: $78,011.

Collision Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Collision Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Collision Tech in Rhode Island is $54,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,440
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,993 to $59,097
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,959

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Collision Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,097	$4,925	$1,136	$28
Average	$54,327	$4,527	$1,045	$26
25th Percentile	$50,993	$4,249	$981	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Collision Tech Salaries

A Collision Tech'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 Do Collision Tech 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 Collision Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,615.
California: $57,397.
Massachusetts: $56,632.

District of Columbia $57,615 California $57,397 Massachusetts $56,632 Washington $56,424 New Jersey $56,403 Alaska $56,330 Connecticut $55,612 New York $55,320

Hawaii $54,389 Rhode Island $53,952 Maryland $53,655 Minnesota $53,249 Colorado $53,093 Illinois $53,041 Oregon $52,844 Delaware $52,698

New Hampshire $52,606 Virginia $52,401 Pennsylvania $51,803 Nevada $51,501 North Dakota $51,402 Michigan $51,246 Wisconsin $51,189 Vermont $51,074

Texas $50,757 Maine $50,736 Arizona $50,705 Ohio $50,668 Georgia $50,190 Indiana $49,950 Wyoming $49,903 Utah $49,831

Iowa $49,799 Kansas $49,550 Louisiana $49,477 North Carolina $49,451 Missouri $49,440 Florida $49,237 Montana $49,128 Nebraska $49,024

Kentucky $48,967 South Carolina $48,759 Tennessee $48,629 Idaho $48,576 New Mexico $48,197 Oklahoma $48,113 Alabama $47,806 South Dakota $47,291

Arkansas $47,010 West Virginia $46,859 Mississippi $46,407

Top Paying Cities for Collision Teches

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: $54,837
Albion: $53,926
Ashaway: $55,045

Adamsville, RI $54,837 Albion, RI $53,926 Ashaway, RI $55,045 Barrington, RI $53,926 Block Island, RI $54,758 Bradford, RI $55,008 Bristol, RI $53,874 Carolina, RI $54,561

Charlestown, RI $54,618 Chepachet, RI $53,822 Clayville, RI $53,874 Coventry, RI $53,822 West Greenwich, RI $53,785 East Greenwich, RI $53,858 Exeter, RI $55,008 Fiskeville, RI $53,926

Forestdale, RI $53,874 Foster, RI $53,785 Glendale, RI $53,785 Greene, RI $54,389 Greenville, RI $53,926 Harmony, RI $53,910 Harrisville, RI $53,822 Hope, RI $53,926

Hope Valley, RI $55,045 Hopkinton, RI $55,060 Jamestown, RI $54,509 Kenyon, RI $54,993 Little Compton, RI $54,816 Manville, RI $53,926 Mapleville, RI $53,785 Newport, RI $54,519

Middletown, RI $54,748 North Kingstown, RI $53,770 North Scituate, RI $53,910 Oakland, RI $53,837 Pascoag, RI $53,806 Pawtucket, RI $53,926 Central Falls, RI $53,926 Cumberland, RI $53,926

Lincoln, RI $53,926 Portsmouth, RI $54,301 Prudence Island, RI $53,822 Rockville, RI $55,060 Saunderstown, RI $54,540 Shannock, RI $54,977 Slatersville, RI $53,874 Slocum, RI $54,540

Tiverton, RI $54,852 Wakefield, RI $54,483 Kingston, RI $54,493 Narragansett, RI $54,503 Peace Dale, RI $54,483 Warren, RI $53,910 Warwick, RI $53,926 Westerly, RI $55,076

West Kingston, RI $54,524 West Warwick, RI $53,926 Wood River Junction, RI $55,008 Woonsocket, RI $53,874 North Smithfield, RI $53,910 Wyoming, RI $54,993 Providence, RI $53,926 Cranston, RI $53,926

North Providence, RI $53,926 East Providence, RI $53,926 Riverside, RI $53,926 Rumford, RI $53,926 Smithfield, RI $53,926 Johnston, RI $53,926

Collision Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collision Tech'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

$50,993

Average $54,327/year

$59,097

$4,249

Average $4,527/month

$4,925

$981

Average $1,045/week

$1,136

$25

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,097	$4,925	$1,136	$28
Average	$54,327	$4,527	$1,045	$26
25th Percentile	$50,993	$4,249	$981	$25

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