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

A Data Network Technician's salary grows with experience: a Network Control Technician I (0-2 years)earns $71,562, a Data Network Technician (2-4 years)earns $85,591, a Network Control Technician III (4-7 years)earns $108,317, a Network Control Technician IV (7+ years)earns $126,874, a Network Control Center Supervisor (7+ years)earns $124,177,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Network Technician?

Data Network Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Network Technician roles are District of Columbia $89,702, California $89,362, Massachusetts $88,171. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Network Technician roles make?

Salaries for Data Network Technician level roles vary by specialization: Network Control Technician IV: $120,694; Data Center Network Engineer: $113,725; Network Technician Ii: $94,586; Data Network Engineer: $80,230; Junior Network Technician: $80,230.

Data Network Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Network Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Network Technician in Rhode Island is $84,582 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,479
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,613 to $88,716
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,537

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Data Network Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,716	$7,393	$1,706	$43
Average	$84,582	$7,048	$1,627	$41
25th Percentile	$74,613	$6,218	$1,435	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Data Network Technician Salaries

A Data Network 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 Data Network Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Network 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): $71,562
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,591
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,317
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,874
Expert (over 8 years): $124,177

Levels	Salary
Network C... Level Data Network Technician	$71,562
Data Netw... Level Data Network Technician	$85,591
Network C... Level Data Network Technician	$108,317
Network C... Level Data Network Technician	$126,874
Network C... Level Data Network Technician	$124,177

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

District of Columbia: $89,702.
California: $89,362.
Massachusetts: $88,171.

District of Columbia $89,702 California $89,362 Massachusetts $88,171 Washington $87,847 New Jersey $87,814 Alaska $87,701 Connecticut $86,583 New York $86,129

Hawaii $84,679 Rhode Island $83,998 Maryland $83,537 Minnesota $82,905 Colorado $82,662 Illinois $82,581 Oregon $82,273 Delaware $82,046

New Hampshire $81,903 Virginia $81,584 Pennsylvania $80,652 Nevada $80,183 North Dakota $80,029 Michigan $79,786 Wisconsin $79,696 Vermont $79,518

Texas $79,024 Maine $78,992 Arizona $78,943 Ohio $78,886 Georgia $78,141 Indiana $77,768 Wyoming $77,695 Utah $77,582

Iowa $77,533 Kansas $77,144 Louisiana $77,031 North Carolina $76,990 Missouri $76,974 Florida $76,658 Montana $76,488 Nebraska $76,326

Kentucky $76,237 South Carolina $75,913 Tennessee $75,710 Idaho $75,629 New Mexico $75,038 Oklahoma $74,908 Alabama $74,430 South Dakota $73,628

Arkansas $73,191 West Virginia $72,956 Mississippi $72,251

Top Paying Cities for Data Network 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: $85,376
Albion: $83,958
Ashaway: $85,700

Adamsville, RI $85,376 Albion, RI $83,958 Ashaway, RI $85,700 Barrington, RI $83,958 Block Island, RI $85,254 Bradford, RI $85,643 Bristol, RI $83,877 Carolina, RI $84,946

Charlestown, RI $85,035 Chepachet, RI $83,796 Clayville, RI $83,877 Coventry, RI $83,796 West Greenwich, RI $83,739 East Greenwich, RI $83,853 Exeter, RI $85,643 Fiskeville, RI $83,958

Forestdale, RI $83,877 Foster, RI $83,739 Glendale, RI $83,739 Greene, RI $84,679 Greenville, RI $83,958 Harmony, RI $83,934 Harrisville, RI $83,796 Hope, RI $83,958

Hope Valley, RI $85,700 Hopkinton, RI $85,724 Jamestown, RI $84,865 Kenyon, RI $85,619 Little Compton, RI $85,343 Manville, RI $83,958 Mapleville, RI $83,739 Newport, RI $84,882

Middletown, RI $85,238 North Kingstown, RI $83,715 North Scituate, RI $83,934 Oakland, RI $83,820 Pascoag, RI $83,772 Pawtucket, RI $83,958 Central Falls, RI $83,958 Cumberland, RI $83,958

Lincoln, RI $83,958 Portsmouth, RI $84,541 Prudence Island, RI $83,796 Rockville, RI $85,724 Saunderstown, RI $84,914 Shannock, RI $85,594 Slatersville, RI $83,877 Slocum, RI $84,914

Tiverton, RI $85,400 Wakefield, RI $84,825 Kingston, RI $84,841 Narragansett, RI $84,857 Peace Dale, RI $84,825 Warren, RI $83,934 Warwick, RI $83,958 Westerly, RI $85,748

West Kingston, RI $84,890 West Warwick, RI $83,958 Wood River Junction, RI $85,643 Woonsocket, RI $83,877 North Smithfield, RI $83,934 Wyoming, RI $85,619 Providence, RI $83,958 Cranston, RI $83,958

North Providence, RI $83,958 East Providence, RI $83,958 Riverside, RI $83,958 Rumford, RI $83,958 Smithfield, RI $83,958 Johnston, RI $83,958

Data Network Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Network 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

$74,613

Average $84,582/year

$88,716

$6,218

Average $7,048/month

$7,393

$1,435

Average $1,627/week

$1,706

$36

Average $41/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,716	$7,393	$1,706	$43
Average	$84,582	$7,048	$1,627	$41
25th Percentile	$74,613	$6,218	$1,435	$36

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