What are the main factors that influence a Technical Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Technical Manager's salary?

A Technical Manager's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $150,668, a Technical Support Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $111,342, a Technical Manager (10+ years)earns $124,535, a Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $163,674, a Technical Support Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $183,819,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Manager?

Technical Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Manager roles are District of Columbia $139,538, California $139,009, Massachusetts $137,156. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Manager roles make?

Salaries for Technical Manager level roles vary by specialization: Technical Sales Manager: $147,130; Technical Program Manager: $142,573; Technical Training Senior Manager: $139,830; Library Technical Services Manager: $129,495; Technical Support Manager: $124,498.

How do different companies affect a Technical Manager's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Technical Manager roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Technical Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Technical Manager in the United States is $126,028 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,193
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,675 to $136,583
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,607

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Technical Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,583	$11,382	$2,627	$66
Average	$126,028	$10,502	$2,424	$61
25th Percentile	$111,675	$9,306	$2,148	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Manager Salaries

A Technical Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Manager'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): $150,668
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,342
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,535
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,674
Expert (over 8 years): $183,819

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$150,668
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$111,342
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$124,535
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$163,674
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$183,819

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How Do Technical Manager 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 Technical Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,538.
California: $139,009.
Massachusetts: $137,156.

District of Columbia $139,538 California $139,009 Massachusetts $137,156 Washington $136,652 New Jersey $136,602 Alaska $136,425 Connecticut $134,686 New York $133,980

Hawaii $131,724 Rhode Island $130,666 Maryland $129,947 Minnesota $128,964 Colorado $128,586 Illinois $128,460 Oregon $127,981 Delaware $127,628

New Hampshire $127,407 Virginia $126,910 Pennsylvania $125,461 Nevada $124,730 North Dakota $124,490 Michigan $124,112 Wisconsin $123,974 Vermont $123,696

Texas $122,928 Maine $122,877 Arizona $122,802 Ohio $122,713 Georgia $121,554 Indiana $120,974 Wyoming $120,861 Utah $120,684

Iowa $120,609 Kansas $120,004 Louisiana $119,827 North Carolina $119,764 Missouri $119,739 Florida $119,248 Montana $118,983 Nebraska $118,731

Kentucky $118,592 South Carolina $118,088 Tennessee $117,773 Idaho $117,647 New Mexico $116,727 Oklahoma $116,525 Alabama $115,782 South Dakota $114,534

Arkansas $113,854 West Virginia $113,488 Mississippi $112,392

Top Paying Cities for Technical Managers

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:

San Jose: $158,959
San Francisco: $157,396
Oakland: $153,905

San Jose, CA $158,959

San Francisco, CA $157,396

Oakland, CA $153,905

New York, NY $146,054

Queens Village, NY $145,108

Paramus, NJ $144,100

Passaic, NJ $143,974

Bergenfield, NJ $143,848

Stamford, CT $143,659

Huntington, NY $143,533

Newark, NJ $142,714

Bridgeport, CT $142,462

New Brunswick, NJ $142,046

Vallejo, CA $141,781

Middlesex, NJ $141,706

Somerset, NJ $141,592

Petaluma, CA $141,302

Santa Cruz, CA $140,811

Boston, MA $140,559

Monterey, CA $139,929

Fairbanks, AK $139,840

Los Angeles, CA $139,601

Washington, DC $139,538

Seattle, WA $139,311

Santa Rosa, CA $139,286

Juneau, AK $138,920

Orange, CA $138,505

Anchorage, AK $138,278

Anaheim, CA $138,190

Santa Ana, CA $138,000

Nassau, NY $137,925

Long Beach, CA $137,874

Danbury, CT $137,837

Santa Maria, CA $137,408

Everett, WA $137,383

Bremerton, WA $136,765

Trenton, NJ $136,526

Sacramento, CA $136,476

San Diego, CA $136,413

Brockton, MA $136,362

Tacoma, WA $136,312

Santa Barbara, CA $136,135

Lowell, MA $135,631

New Suffolk, NY $135,581

Nashua, NH $135,429

Lompoc, CA $135,228

Ventura, CA $135,102

Stockton, CA $135,064

New Haven, CT $134,812

Atlantic City, NJ $134,484

Hartford, CT $134,207

Modesto, CA $134,144

Poughkeepsie, NY $133,867

New Britain, CT $133,804

Kennewick, WA $133,627

Olympia, WA $133,627

New London, CT $133,602

Norwich, CT $133,564

Lawrence, MA $133,501

Bakersfield, CA $133,148

New Bedford, MA $132,972

Riverside, CA $132,972

Richland, WA $132,846

Portsmouth, NH $132,745

Vineland, NJ $132,720

San Bernardino, CA $132,619

Boulder, CO $132,266

Worcester, MA $132,165

Portland, OR $132,052

Saint Paul, MN $131,901

Minneapolis, MN $131,901

Philadelphia, PA $131,724

Honolulu, HI $131,056

Springfield, MA $130,615

Providence, RI $130,603

Chicago, IL $130,237

Bellingham, WA $130,086

Baltimore, MD $129,947

Chico, CA $129,632

Wilmington, DE $129,418

Pittsfield, MA $129,292

Manchester, NH $129,052

Spokane, WA $128,498

Denver, CO $128,485

Albany, NY $127,893

Troy, NY $127,843

Schenectady, NY $127,578

Burlington, VT $127,301

Portland, ME $126,860

Salem, OR $126,759

Yakima, WA $126,734

Ann Arbor, MI $126,696

Rochester, MN $126,343

Reno, NV $126,280

Fresno, CA $126,280

Milwaukee, WI $126,166

Detroit, MI $126,040

Allentown, PA $126,003

Carson City, NV $125,990

Houston, TX $125,801

Colorado Springs, CO $125,788

Syracuse, NY $125,725

Eugene, OR $125,486

Gary, IN $125,335

Bismarck, ND $125,335

Galveston, TX $125,335

Springfield, OR $125,234

Medford, OR $124,931

Fort Collins, CO $124,881

Austin, TX $124,780

Mesa, AZ $124,515

Phoenix, AZ $124,490

Dallas, TX $124,452

Reading, PA $124,377

Saint Cloud, MN $124,326

Concord, NH $124,213

Madison, WI $124,163

Utica, NY $123,822

Raleigh, NC $123,722

Las Vegas, NV $123,709

Rochester, NY $123,621

Des Moines, IA $123,608

Atlanta, GA $123,406

Battle Creek, MI $123,369

Salt Lake City, UT $123,331

Lancaster, PA $123,142

Champaign, IL $123,117

Harrisburg, PA $122,965

Durham, NC $122,852

Kansas City, MO $122,839

Kansas City, KS $122,814

Fort Worth, TX $122,802

Boca Raton, FL $122,751

Cleveland, OH $122,738

Columbus, OH $122,713

Pittsburgh, PA $122,701

Richmond, VA $122,650

Indianapolis, IN $122,625

Cincinnati, OH $122,461

Petersburg, VA $122,272

Lansing, MI $121,995

Billings, MT $121,995

Huntsville, AL $121,995

Lebanon, PA $121,982

Pueblo, CO $121,970

Dayton, OH $121,970

Appleton, WI $121,932

Buffalo, NY $121,882

Racine, WI $121,818

Charlotte, NC $121,806

Saint Louis, MO $121,768

Springfield, IL $121,718

York, PA $121,692

Elkhart, IN $121,692

Gastonia, NC $121,680

Benton Harbor, MI $121,680

Beaumont, TX $121,604

Lorain, OH $121,579

Toledo, OH $121,529

Binghamton, NY $121,466

Rock Hill, SC $121,453

Rockford, IL $121,390

Elyria, OH $121,327

Fargo, ND $121,327

Flagstaff, AZ $121,239

Fort Lauderdale, FL $121,163

Miami, FL $121,088

Duluth, MN $120,886

Bangor, ME $120,722

Cedar Rapids, IA $120,583

Louisville, KY $120,520

Grand Rapids, MI $120,495

Hialeah, FL $120,483

Casper, WY $120,306

Scranton, PA $120,155

New Orleans, LA $120,117

Virginia Beach, VA $120,105

Akron, OH $120,041

Peoria, IL $119,878

Sarasota, FL $119,852

Green Bay, WI $119,764

Baton Rouge, LA $119,701

Charleston, SC $119,676

Nashville, TN $119,638

Jamestown, NY $119,613

Davenport, IA $119,613

Tucson, AZ $119,550

Cheyenne, WY $119,512

Saint Petersburg, FL $119,474

Tampa, FL $119,449

Omaha, NE $119,424

Evansville, IN $119,374

Port Arthur, TX $119,374

Bradenton, FL $119,323

Santa Fe, NM $119,096

Orlando, FL $118,970

Clearwater, FL $118,832

La Crosse, WI $118,567

Canton, OH $118,567

Grand Forks, ND $118,529

Tulsa, OK $118,491

Albuquerque, NM $118,491

Newport News, VA $118,479

High Point, NC $118,441

Ogden, UT $118,391

Corpus Christi, TX $118,290

Laramie, WY $118,214

Norfolk, VA $118,214

Rock Island, IL $118,138

Saginaw, MI $118,113

Jacksonville, FL $118,101

Salisbury, NC $118,075

Memphis, TN $118,050

Moline, IL $117,987

Fort Myers, FL $117,949

Waterloo, IA $117,786

Spartanburg, SC $117,660

Lincoln, NE $117,597

Fort Wayne, IN $117,571

Birmingham, AL $117,433

Cedar Falls, IA $117,408

Provo, UT $117,395

Springfield, OH $117,382

San Antonio, TX $117,357

Greensboro, NC $117,307

South Bend, IN $117,294

Winston Salem, NC $117,281

Boise, ID $117,244

Savannah, GA $117,155

Muskegon, MI $116,929

Lima, OH $116,777

Lake Charles, LA $116,727

Anderson, IN $116,702

Lexington, KY $116,664

Augusta, GA $116,626

Greenville, SC $116,626

Wichita, KS $116,513

Tuscaloosa, AL $116,513

Columbia, SC $116,399

Bloomington, IN $116,084

Roanoke, VA $116,009

Asheville, NC $115,845

Knoxville, TN $115,631

Shreveport, LA $115,618

Wilmington, NC $115,454

Frankfort, KY $115,215

Oklahoma City, OK $115,126

Chillicothe, OH $115,076

Longview, TX $115,063

Topeka, KS $115,026

Mobile, AL $114,837

Terre Haute, IN $114,786

Erie, PA $114,774

Altoona, PA $114,711

Melbourne, FL $114,673

Amarillo, TX $114,622

Killeen, TX $114,584

Fayetteville, AR $114,484

Sioux Falls, SD $114,395

Chattanooga, TN $114,320

Idaho Falls, ID $114,307

Gainesville, FL $114,043

Portsmouth, OH $113,980

Little Rock, AR $113,954

Lynchburg, VA $113,954

Youngstown, OH $113,904

Lafayette, LA $113,904

Temple, TX $113,854

Daytona Beach, FL $113,828

Clarksville, TN $113,816

Pensacola, FL $113,803

Hopkinsville, KY $113,425

Charleston, WV $113,412

Florence, SC $113,349

Sioux City, IA $113,274

Macon, GA $112,908

Tallahassee, FL $112,896

Fayetteville, NC $112,871

Wichita Falls, TX $112,845

Waco, TX $112,845

Pine Bluff, AR $112,795

Vincennes, IN $112,555

Lubbock, TX $112,505

Great Falls, MT $112,429

Alamogordo, NM $112,417

Abilene, TX $112,316

Rapid City, SD $112,152

Monroe, LA $112,152

Albany, GA $112,077

Huntington, WV $112,064

Jackson, MS $112,051

Greenville, MS $112,039

Parkersburg, WV $111,913

Montgomery, AL $111,887

Johnstown, PA $111,862

Springfield, MO $111,761

Biloxi, MS $111,698

Sumter, SC $111,434

Columbus, GA $111,421

Twin Falls, ID $111,346

Pascagoula, MS $111,182

Kingsport, TN $110,854

Gulfport, MS $110,816

Alexandria, LA $110,400

Fort Smith, AR $110,085

El Paso, TX $109,745

Helena, MT $109,581

Las Cruces, NM $109,178

Harlingen, TX $108,825

Pocatello, ID $108,712

Florence, AL $108,674

Brownsville, TX $108,649

Dothan, AL $108,447

Mcallen, TX $108,384

Columbus, MS $107,451

Altus, OK $106,872

Lawton, OK $106,632

Pierre, SD $106,178

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Problem Solving (Mentioned in 6.49% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Product Support (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Product support is a service provided by many vendors of various products, primarily electronics, that provides the end-user with a resource for information regarding the product, and help if the product should malfunction. Product-support information can be found in most manuals for products via a phone number, web site address, or physical location. The Internet has allowed for a new[citation needed] form of product support to develop. Some online communities have developed to give support where manufacturer support is lacking.
Call Center (Mentioned in 0.73% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Problem Solving	6.49%
Product Support	4.71%
Call Center	0.73%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Technical Manager's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$137,370	9%
Computer Science	$136,110	8%
Project Management	$136,110	8%
Collaboration	$134,850	7%
Initiative	$134,850	7%
Communication Skills	$134,850	7%

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How Education impacts a Technical Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Technical Manager with a No Diploma is between $124,816 and $134,147).

Technical Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Manager

No Diploma 3.9%

High School 12.3%

Associates 15.8%

Bachelors 47.8%

Masters 18.9%

Doctorate 1.3%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	3.9%
High School	12.3%
Associates	15.8%
Bachelors	47.8%
Masters	18.9%
Doctorate	1.3%

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Technical Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Manager'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

$111,675

Average $126,028/year

$136,583

$9,306

Average $10,502/month

$11,382

$2,148

Average $2,424/week

$2,627

$54

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,583	$11,382	$2,627	$66
Average	$126,028	$10,502	$2,424	$61
25th Percentile	$111,675	$9,306	$2,148	$54

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Salary Trends for Technical Manager

Salaries for a Technical Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $113,549 in 2023 to around $112,219 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Manager salary trends, .

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2023

$113,549

2024

$113,263

2025

$112,219

2026

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2024	$113,263
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